2005 House Bill 5266 (Revise maritime offense penalties )

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Introduced by Rep. Steve Bieda (D) on October 6, 2005, to establish that various maritime and watercraft law violations will be a civil violation subject to a $500 fine, rather than a criminal misdemeanor.
- Referred to the House Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment Committee on October 6, 2005.

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1) Maritime Bill [by Anonymous Citizen on October 11, 2005]
This bill decreases the severity of penities for maritime violations. There is an increasing incidence of boating accidents due to intoxication. With the increasing traffic on Michigan waterways, this is a bad bill. It could increase deaths and injuries attributed to boating accidents.
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2) 2005 House Bill 5266 (Revise maritime offense penalties ) [by admin on January 1, 2001]
Introduced in the House on October 6, 2005

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