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ID H0397

ID H0397
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding negligent operation, motorized watercraft operational zone designation, and penalties.


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Introduced
02/04/2020
In Committee
02/05/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

BOATING -- Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding negligent operation, motorized watercraft operational zone designation, and penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding negligent operation of vessels, motorized watercraft operational zone designation, and penalties. It clarifies that negligent operation is unlawful, allows local governments to establish operational zones for motorized watercraft, and modifies the penalties for violations. Specifically, it changes the penalty for a first offense of certain boating violations from a misdemeanor to an infraction, while maintaining the potential for harsher penalties for second or subsequent offenses.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Resources and Conservation Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation (on 02/05/2020)

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