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AL HB467
Bill
Status
1/28/2010
Primary Sponsor
Craig Ford
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AI Summary
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Requires operators of recreational boats over 28 feet in length to reduce speed to idle when traveling within 100 yards of any shoreline, boathouse, or pier on inland waterways.
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Applies to inland waterways, rivers, and streams within 100 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico coastline, excluding the Tenn-Tom Waterway and Intercoastal Waterway.
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Applies to areas on the Alabama River within three miles of Montgomery city limits.
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Does not apply to commercial boats and vessels.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Boating, operators of certain recreational boats required to travel at idle speed when within certain distance of shoreline, boathouse, or pier in certain waterway areas of state, exceptions
Boats and Boating
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/14/2010