House Bill 437

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Last Action to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
Title AN ACT relating to boat docks and marinas.
Bill Documents Introduced
Bill Request Number 1660
Sponsor K. Sinnette
Summary of Original Version Create a new section of KRS Chapter 235 to establish standards for marina and boat dock owners and operators to prevent electrical shocks to persons in boats, in the water, and on docks around the marina; prohibit swimming within 100 yards of a boat dock or marina, except for reasons of search and rescue or other emergency; require marina and boat dock compliance by August 1, 2018; amend KRS 235.010 to amend the definition of "marina" to include a boat dock; establish definitions for "boat dock" and "boat dock or marina owner or operator"; amend KRS 235.990 to establish penalties for violations.
Index Headings of Original Version Emergency Medical Services - Boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements for
Environment and Conservation - Electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements and penalties for
Fire Prevention - Electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements and penalties for
Firefighters and Fire Departments - Boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements for
Fish and Wildlife - Boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements for
Amusements and Recreation - Boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements for
Boats and Boating - Boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention, marina requirements for
Short Titles and Popular Names - Samantha Chipley Act, boating safety, electric shock drowning prevention

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02/16/17
  • introduced in House
02/21/17
  • to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)


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