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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to personal motorboat licensing and boating safety courses. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to require a license to operate a personal motorboat (a recreational vessel with a motor over 25 horsepower) on the state's waters. Individuals 16 years of age or older must complete an 8-hour boating safety course and pass an 80% proctored exam to obtain a lifetime motorboat license. Unlicensed operation carries a $100 fine, and forging a license or course documents can result in a $500 fine. The bill also allows the state to recognize boating licenses from other states and issue licenses to state employees operating motorboats for official duties.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (7)
Brian Ashe (D),
Mike Day (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H399 (on 10/17/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2931 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2931.pdf |
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