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OK SB1644

OK SB1644
Boating safety; requiring certain flag under certain circumstances. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/05/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/31/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to boating safety; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 4201, which relates to definitions; defining certain term; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 4212, which relates to towing persons; requiring certain flag under certain circumstance; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Oklahoma Boating Safety Regulation Act to define a new term, "wide-angle rearview mirror," and requires the use of a red or orange flag when a person leaves a vessel, other than a personal watercraft, and enters the water between sunrise and sunset. The bill also prohibits operating a vessel in excess of a slow or no-wake speed within 50 yards of a vessel displaying the required flag. The changes are effective November 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Dempsey (principal House author) (on 02/22/2024)

Bill Topics

Transportation
  • ‐ Maritime Issues

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