An Act relative to jet ski safety
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires anyone operating jet skis, surf jets, or wetbikes in Massachusetts to complete a safety training course before they can legally operate these watercraft. The goal is to improve safety on the water and reduce accidents involving these vehicles. The legislation was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate. It is intended to establish a baseline of knowledge for operators.
Key provisions
- Requires operators of jet skis, surf jets, and wetbikes to complete a safety training course.
- The training course details are to be determined by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
- Operators must provide proof of completion of the training course before operating these watercraft.
- The bill was accompanied by a study order (H5254) to examine related issues.
- The bill was similar to previous legislation regarding jet ski safety.
- The bill was referred to the Public Safety and Homeland Security committee.
- The Senate concurred with the House version of the bill.
Who is affected
- Jet ski operators
- Surf jet operators
- Wetbike operators
- Boat owners
- Recreational water users
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a mandatory safety training requirement for jet ski operators, which was not previously in place.
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