Loading chat...

MI HB5110

Bill

Status

Passed

3/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Richard LeBlanc

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Peace officers may direct vessel operators to stop or maneuver to allow the officer to board, and may request the operator's name, address, and certificate of number.

  • Vessel operators without a current decal (as described in section 80166a or equivalent from another state) must submit to reasonable inspection of the vessel and its equipment upon officer request.

  • Peace officers cannot stop and inspect vessels bearing a valid decal unless they have reasonable suspicion the vessel or operator is violating marine law or engaged in criminal activity.

  • Providing false, forged, fictitious, or misleading information to identify oneself as another person during a marine law violation detention is a misdemeanor.

  • Peace officers may immediately arrest or issue a written or verbal warning to persons observed committing marine law violations or crimes.

Legislative Description

Watercraft; traffic control; criteria for investigatory stops of moving vessels; clarify. Amends sec. 80166 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80166).

Watercraft, violations

Last Action

Assigned Pa 62'12 With Immediate Effect

3/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Outdoor Recreation And Tourism11/30/2011
Natural Resources, Tourism, And Outdoor Recreation10/19/2011

Full Bill Text

No bill text available