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MS SB2037
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the age restriction so that all persons aboard motorboats, sailboats, or vessels under 26 feet in length must wear a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device while the vessel is underway, not just those 12 years or younger.
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Exempts vessels powered only by electric trolling motors or hand power from the personal flotation device wearing requirement.
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Requires all vessels to carry one Coast Guard approved personal flotation device for each person aboard regardless of age.
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Maintains existing requirements for personal watercraft operators and passengers to wear personal flotation devices while on board or being towed.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Boating safety; require persons aboard certain vessels underway to wear a personal flotation device.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013