KY HB437 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-02-21 - to Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
Pending: House Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

AN ACT relating to boat docks and marinas.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-21Houseto Tourism & Outdoor Recreation (H)
2017-02-16Houseintroduced in House

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