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What is NYC AC § 19-708?

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This section mandates that operators of water borne commuter services ensure that at least one trained personnel is aboard each vessel during crossings. This personnel must be knowledgeable in safety and evacuation procedures for disabled persons. Applies to operators of water borne commuter services.

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§ 19-708 Safety and training.

AC § 19-708

Operators shall ensure that an appropriate number of water borne commuter services facility personnel, and in no event less than one such person, be aboard each water borne commuter vessel during all crossings who are trained in appropriate safety and evacuation procedures for disabled persons. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/068.

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