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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
10/17/2017
10/17/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to implement a boating education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the David Hanson Boater Safety Act, establishes a boater safety education program within the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Environmental Law Enforcement. The key provisions include: requiring motorboat operators born on or after January 1, 1989 to obtain a boater safety certificate by January 1, 2019, and those born on or after January 1, 1961 to do so by January 1, 2021; allowing exemptions for certain operators such as law enforcement, military personnel, and those under 12 years old if directly supervised; authorizing the Director to issue temporary boater safety certificates and regulate providers of boater safety education courses and examinations; and establishing penalties for failing to produce a required certificate or presenting a forged/altered document.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Thomas Calter (D)*,
Bruce Ayers (D),
James Cantwell (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
RoseLee Vincent (D),
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H399 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H399.pdf |
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