Bill > S449

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90B, which governs motorboats, to clarify rules for out-of-state registered motorboats operating within the Commonwealth. Specifically, it modifies Section 2, Subsection 5, to allow motorboats registered in another state, with an approved numbering system, to operate in Massachusetts if they are primarily used outside of Massachusetts, their owner has a property interest in that other state, and they have not been in Massachusetts for more than sixty consecutive days. The bill also amends Section 14 to establish penalties for violations, including an additional penalty for violating the clarified out-of-state motorboat provisions, which will be equal to the vessel's excise tax for the previous fiscal year. This aims to provide clearer guidelines for boat owners and enforcement officials regarding the use of out-of-state registered vessels in Massachusetts waters.