New boating safety law 'has no teeth,' critics say

... violators will face fines ranging from $100 to $250. The state law supersedes a tougher measure approved by Suffolk County last fall that would have taken effect Nov. 1. It required powerboat operators of any age to have taken a safety course. New ...

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