MA H2745

Bill

MA H2745

Relative to boater safety

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to boater safety and certification. Transportation.

AI Summary

This bill amends Massachusetts state law to require operators of motorized and non-motorized vessels, including kayaks and canoes, to obtain a Certificate of Boating Safety Education before operating on public waterways. The certificate can be obtained by completing a training course offered by the US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Power Squadron, or Massachusetts Harbor Masters. Operators must carry the certificate and present it to marine patrol officers upon demand. Enforcement of this requirement is limited to secondary actions or when the operator is involved in an accident. Violations result in fines of $50 for a first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses, and the new law will take effect 3 years after passage.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Ayers (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4597 (on 06/11/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2745

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2745
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2745.pdf

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