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AL SB272
Bill
Status
5/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Garlan Gudger
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AI Summary
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Prohibits wakeboarding and wakesurfing on Lewis Smith Lake between sunset and sunrise, in water sections less than 400 feet wide, and within 200 feet of shorelines, docks, piers, or other structures.
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Requires all wakeboarding and wakesurfing participants to wear a United States Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device.
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Establishes penalties of at least $100 fine for first violations and at least $200 fine for second or subsequent violations within a calendar year, with potential revocation or suspension of boater safety certification or vessel operating privileges.
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Provides a one-year grace period from the effective date where first violations result in written warnings only, and second or subsequent violations are treated as first violations.
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Exempts organized marine events (regattas, races, tournaments, exhibitions) that have received written approval from the Marine Police Division of the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency.
Legislative Description
Relating to the waters of the state impounded by Lewis Smith Dam; to regulate and prohibit wakeboarding and wakesurfing under certain conditions; to provide penalties for violations; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Lewis Smith Lake, wakeboarding and wakesurfing regulated and prohibited under certain conditions, penalties.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Senate County and Municipal Government
5/2/2023