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MS HB161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum age requiring Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (life jacket) from 12 to 18 years old on motorboats, sailboats, or vessels under 26 feet in length
  • Applies requirement only when vessels are underway, excluding anchored, moored, or grounded vessels
  • Increases maximum penalty for violations of Mississippi boating law from $250.00 to $500.00
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Life jackets; increase minimum age of person required to wear on certain vessels.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B1/11/2019

Full Bill Text

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