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 required by existing law. The Superintendent of the Division of State Police is tasked with auditing these records annually and publishing the audit results on the division's website. Additionally, the superintendent is authorized to issue or amend guidelines to ensure the effective implementation of these provisions.

The bill also aligns the penalties for non-compliance with existing statutory penalties for violations of the state's boating laws, imposing fines of $25 for a first offense, $50 for a second offense, and $100 for a third or subsequent offense. This legislative measure aims to enhance safety and accountability in the operation of power vessels by ensuring that boat rental businesses adhere to proper instructional protocols and maintain accurate records of compliance.