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Introduced
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a vessel operator from endangering the life, limb, or property of another person by allowing passengers to ride on the bow of the vessel; providing that careless operation includes causing wake to law enforcement vessels under certain circumstances, etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits vessel operators from endangering the life, limb, or property of another person by allowing passengers to ride on the bow of the vessel. It also expands the definition of "careless operation" to include causing wake that affects a law enforcement vessel that has stopped with its emergency lights activated. The bill reenacts and incorporates these changes into existing Florida statutes related to vessel safety and regulation. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Environment and Natural Resources (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1786 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1786/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1786/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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