MO HB1328

State water patrol vessels must be equipped with automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and staffed by at least one AED-trained individual; all patrol officers assigned to water patrol division must be trained in rescuing electrocution victims at marinas and boat docks.

Beginning July 1, 2016, owners of bodies of water with electrically-powered boat docks or marinas must ensure compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards (NFPA 303, NEC Articles 250, 553, and 555) and annually submit compliance inspection statements to the department of public safety.

Owners must establish and post policies prohibiting swimming at affected boat docks and marinas.

Violations include fines of $2,500 and closure or electrical disconnection (within 90 days) for non-compliance; $5,000 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment for injuries caused by non-compliance; $50,000 fine and up to 1 year imprisonment for deaths caused by non-compliance; and $500 fine for failure to submit inspection statements.

Department of public safety may promulgate rules to implement the act in compliance with chapter 536 procedures.