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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the director of Natural Resources to promulgate rules, requiring persons operating motorboats with larger than 9.9 engines on 9.9 horsepower lakes to run in idle mode. The rules are to authorize fines for violations.
AI Summary
This bill allows the director of Natural Resources to create new regulations, specifically to require that motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower must operate in idle mode on lakes that are designated as "9.9 horsepower lakes," meaning lakes where the maximum allowed engine size is 9.9 horsepower. These regulations will also establish penalties, including fines, for anyone who violates these new operating rules.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Natural Resources (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=682&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb682%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=682 |
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