# N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.2: Muffler requirement

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.2
- **Heading:** Muffler requirement
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 12 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-23.2

## Text

2. Every power vessel used on the waters of this State shall at all times be equipped with a muffler or muffler system in good working order and in constant operation. A person shall not use a muffler or muffler system cutout, bypass or similar method or device designed to prevent or diminish the operational capacity of a muffler or muffler system installed on a power vessel used on the waters of this State. Decibel levels exceeding the limits established pursuant to rules and regulations as measured by a noise meter operated by a trained Marine Police officer or municipal law enforcement officer shall be evidence of a violation of P.L.1987, c.269 (C.12:7-23.2 et seq.). For the purposes of P.L.1987, c.269 (C.12:7-23.2 et seq.), muffler means a sound dissipative device or system which abates the sound of gases which are emitted from an internal combustion engine and which prevents excessive or unusual noise. L.1987,c.269,s.2; amended 2005, c.292, s.2.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.1 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.2 Muffler requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.3 Sales regulated](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.4 Racing exemption](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.5 Violations, penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-23.6 Fines to State](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-23.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.35 Repeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.35.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.36 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.36.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.38 Numbering of vessels required; exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.38.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.39 Application for vessel number; certificate; display.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.39.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.40 Rules, regulations concerning numbering system](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.40.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.41 Recording of vessel description, number](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.41.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.44 Misstatements in application for numbering](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.44.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 12:7-34.44a Documented vessel; certificate of registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T12_C7_S7-34.44a.md)

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