MT HB468

Eliminates the validation decal requirement for motorboats, sailboats, and personal watercraft, leaving only the registration decal required for operation on Montana waters

Increases the property damage threshold for mandatory boating accident reporting from $100 to $2,000

Simplifies personal flotation device requirements for personal watercraft operators and passengers by removing the specific type designations (I, II, III, or V)

Updates vessel right-of-way rules to clarify that vessels with another vessel on their starboard side must yield and avoid crossing ahead, and that overtaking vessels must keep out of the way

Repeals the Boating Advisory Council (Section 23-2-536) and removes related funding provisions and requirement for department consultation with the council on expenditures