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MI HB4845
Bill
Status
5/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Frank Foster
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AI Summary
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Defines "airboat," "anchored rafts," "associated equipment," "boat livery," "boating safety certificate," and "boating safety course" in Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.
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Allows children under 12 years old to operate motorboats with no more than 35 horsepower if they possess a boating safety certificate and are under direct supervision of someone 16 years or older.
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Requires persons aged 12-15 to either be accompanied by someone 16 or older, or possess a boating safety certificate to operate motorboats (exempts motors with 6 horsepower or less).
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Mandates that anyone born on or after July 1, 1996 must possess a boating safety certificate to operate motorboats beginning July 1, 2012.
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Requires the Department of Natural Resources to issue boating safety certificates valid for life upon successful completion of an approved course and passing an examination.
Legislative Description
Watercraft; safety; boating safety certificate and watercraft endorsement; define, and allow operation of motorboat by person less than 12 years of age under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 80101, 80141 & 80212 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80101 et seq.).
Traffic control, driver license
Last Action
Assigned Pa 120'12 With Immediate Effect
5/3/2012