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MS HB1504
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Bryant Clark
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AI Summary
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Increases the minimum age requirement for wearing a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device on motorboats, sailboats, or vessels under 26 feet in length from 12 to 18 years old.
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Requires all vessels to carry a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device for each person aboard.
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Increases the maximum penalty for violations of Mississippi boating law from $250 to $500 for violations of specified sections including personal flotation device requirements.
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Maintains existing requirement that all persons operating personal watercraft must wear Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Life jackets; increase minimum age of person required to wear on certain vessels.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013