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MI HB6314
Bill
Status
7/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Haase
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AI Summary
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Persons under 12 years of age may operate a motorboat if they possess a boating safety certificate and are under direct supervision of a person 16 years or older who holds both a boating safety certificate and watercraft endorsement.
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The motorboat operated by a child under 12 must be powered by a motor or motors totaling no more than 35 horsepower.
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Persons 12 through 15 years of age may operate a motorboat if accompanied by at least one person 16 years or older, or if they possess a boating safety certificate issued after completing a department-approved boating safety course.
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Persons operating or supervising motorboat operation must present their boating safety certificate upon demand of any peace officer.
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The safety requirements do not apply to motorboats powered by motors totaling no more than 6 horsepower.
Legislative Description
Watercraft; safety; operation of motorboat by person less than 12 years of age; allow if they have boating safety certificate or another person supervising is over 16 years of age and has boating safety certificate and watercraft endorsement. Amends sec. 80141 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80141).
Traffic control, driver license
Last Action
Printed Bill Filed 07/02/2010
7/21/2010