This bill establishes new regulations for boat rental businesses in New Jersey regarding the retention of pre-rental safety instruction records. It mandates that these businesses maintain a written record of individuals who receive approved pre-rental instruction, as specified by the Superintendent of State Police. Additionally, the bill requires the Superintendent to conduct annual audits of these records and publish the audit results on the division's website. The Superintendent is also tasked with issuing or amending guidelines to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions.

The bill aligns with existing laws that allow individuals who have not completed a State-approved boat safety course to rent power vessels, provided they complete a pre-rental instruction course. Current regulations require that proof of completion be kept for three years, and the bill maintains this requirement while enhancing oversight through annual audits. Violations of the bill's provisions will incur fines consistent with existing penalties for boating law violations, set at $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second, and $100 for subsequent offenses.