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MI HB4137

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Beau LaFave

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes language in motorboat operation requirements for children under 12 from "no more than" to "not more than" 35 horsepower when operating under supervision.

  • Removes requirement that boating safety certificate compliance be "subject to subsection (4)" for persons born after July 1, 1996 operating motorboats with more than 6 horsepower.

  • Adds civil infraction penalty of up to $150 for failing to present a boating safety certificate upon demand by a peace officer.

  • Provides liability protection for the state and peace officers for damage to or loss of electronic devices when viewing electronic copies of boating safety certificates.

Legislative Description

Watercraft: safety; failure to exhibit safety certificate; decriminalize. Amends sec. 80141 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80141).

Watercraft: safety

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/04/2021

2/9/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2021

Full Bill Text

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