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MO HB777

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the age requirement for mandatory personal flotation device (PFD) wear from under 7 years old to under 16 years old on Missouri watercraft
  • Requires all PFDs to be approved by the United States Coast Guard
  • Exempts minors who are in a fully enclosed part of a watercraft that prevents falling out or being thrown out
  • Makes it a Class C misdemeanor for any person who allows a minor under 16 to be on a watercraft without wearing an approved PFD (except in fully enclosed areas)

Legislative Description

Requires any person younger than 16 years of age to wear an approved personal flotation device when on a watercraft on Missouri waters unless the person is in a fully enclosed part of the watercraft

Last Action

Referred: Crime Prevention and Public Safety (H)

3/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Crime Prevention And Public Safety3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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