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AL HB467

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2010

Primary Sponsor

Craig Ford

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2010

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to areas on the Alabama River within three miles of Montgomery city limits.

  • Does not apply to commercial boats and vessels.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Forestry1/28/2010

Full Bill Text

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