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2011 House Bill 5164: Revise government inspections of rental boats
Public Act 249 of 2012
Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia R-Presque Isle on November 10, 2011
To require rental boats to get government inspections annually, except for non-motorized canoes, kayaks or rafts, which would be subject to inspection every three years. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on November 10, 2011
Reported in the House on May 1, 2012
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on May 10, 2012
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that eliminates inspections for non-motorized rental boats.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on May 10, 2012
Amendment offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia R-Presque Isle on May 10, 2012
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on May 10, 2012
To eliminate a requirement that rental boats that are non-motorized, including canoes, kayaks or rafts, must get government inspections. The bill would slightly increase the fees for annual rental motorboat inspections, and revise other details of boat rental regulations.
Received in the Senate on May 15, 2012
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on May 15, 2012
Reported in the Senate on May 29, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on June 25, 2012