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MI SB0563

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kimberly LaSata

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Origin

Senate

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes "accordance" to "compliance" in requirements for bathing beaches to establish buoys outlining safe swimming areas per section 80159

  • Prohibits swimming more than 100 feet beyond buoyed bathing areas at public beaches, with exception for persons swimming from adjacent privately owned beaches not open to the general public

  • Requires the Department of Natural Resources to develop beach safety and anti-drowning guidance, post it on the department website, and make it available to local units of government for posting

  • Requires local units of government that maintain water access sites and publicly accessible websites to post beach safety and anti-drowning guidance or a link to such guidance

  • Establishes civil infraction penalties of up to $500 for violations of bathing beach regulations; defines "water access site" as any area providing public access to state waters including beaches

Legislative Description

Recreation: outdoor activities; information on beach safety and anti-drowning techniques; require municipalities to post on website. Amends sec. 80198b of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.80198b).

Local government: public services

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation

6/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources And Outdoor Recreation6/28/2022
Natural Resources6/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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