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MI HB5110
Bill
Status
3/27/2012
Primary Sponsor
Richard LeBlanc
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Providing false, forged, fictitious, or misleading information to identify oneself as another person during a marine law violation detention is a misdemeanor.
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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