Loading chat...
MI SB0563
Bill
Status
6/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kimberly LaSata
Click for details
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