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CT SB00699
Bill
Status
6/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes a minimum age of 16 years for operating a vessel engaged in water skiing on Connecticut waters, effective October 1, 2015.
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Requires persons operating vessels for water skiing to obtain a safe boating certificate with a safe water skiing endorsement from the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection upon completion of safe water skiing instruction.
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Mandates that approved safe boating courses include instruction on safe water skiing operation, with the commissioner required to adopt regulations setting forth this curriculum and provisions for issuing the safe water skiing endorsement.
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Prohibits persons under 12 years of age from operating motor-powered vessels exceeding 10 horsepower unless accompanied by a person at least 18 years old holding a valid safe boating certificate.
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Exempts persons who obtained a valid Coast Guard vessel operator license, safe boating certificate, or reciprocal boating safety certificate on or before the effective date from the new safe water skiing endorsement requirement.
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Minimum Age For Towing Any Person By Vessel And Requiring The Completion Of Safe Towing Instruction Prior To The Issuance Of A Safe Boating Certificate.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
6/4/2015