AIRBOAT REGULATION S.B. 1278 (S-2): FLOOR ANALYSIS
Senate Bill 1278 (Substitute S-2 as reported)
Sponsor: Senator Patricia L. Birkholz
Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 801 (Marine Safety) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to prohibit a person from operating an airboat within 450 feet of a residence between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. at a speed exceeding that required to maintain forward movement.
The prohibition would not apply to the operation of an airboat in any of the following situations: in an emergency when necessary to protect public safety; in the event the airboat had run aground and needed to be freed; or for a governmental purpose, if the airboat were clearly marked and identified as being used for a governmental purpose.
These provisions would be repealed May 1, 2007.
The bill would define "airboat" as a motorboat that is propelled, wholly or in part, by a propeller projecting above the water surface.
MCL 324.80101 et al. Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
Date Completed: 6-16-04 Fiscal Analyst: Jessica Runnels
floor\sb1278 (S-2) Analysis available @ http://www.michiganlegislature.org
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.
Analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. sb1278/0304