technical correction; boating rules
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes a technical correction to Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically section 5-311, which outlines the powers and duties of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Commission regarding boating and water sports. The amendment clarifies the commission’s authority to adopt rules consistent with federal navigation laws and regulations, and to establish equipment requirements for watercraft registration and operation. It also ensures that state regulations don’t conflict with federal guidelines.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the commission’s authority to adopt rules.
- Allows the commission to modify equipment requirements to align with federal navigation laws.
- Authorizes the commission to establish additional equipment requirements.
- Provides for a uniform waterway marking system and aids to navigation.
- Defines rules for watercraft registration and operation.
- Establishes regulations for motorboat races and watercraft events.
Who is affected
- Boaters
- Watercraft owners
- Arizona Game and Fish Department
- The United States Coast Guard
- The State of Arizona
Notable changes
- Ensures state boating regulations comply with federal navigation laws.
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