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TN SB0918
Bill
AI Summary
- Children under 12 years of age are prohibited from operating personal watercraft on Tennessee waters unless under direct supervision of an adult
- Operators aged 12-13 may operate personal watercraft independently only Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays; adult supervision required on weekends and holidays
- Operators aged 14 and older may operate personal watercraft at all permitted times without supervision requirements
- "Direct supervision" is defined as being in close enough proximity to take immediate control of the vessel
- Effective date: January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.
Boats, Boating
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 584
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Calendar2/10/2026
Finance, Ways and Means3/26/2025
Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/12/2025
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