EDUCATION ON MARINE FUEL SPILLS - S.B. 759: COMMITTEE SUMMARY
sans-serif">Senate Bill 759 (as introduced 10-7-03)
Sponsor: Senator Bruce Patterson
Committee: Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 801 (Marine Safety) of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to require the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to include in its boating safety classes information on marine fuel spills.
Currently, the DNR must operate a free boating safety program to train youthful boat operators, and issue a boating safety certificate to those who satisfactorily complete the program. Under the bill, the DNR would have to include in the program information on the following: proper marine fueling techniques, the problems that marine fuel spillage may cause to water bodies, and how and where to report a marine fuel spill.
MCL 324.80140 - Legislative Analyst: Claire Layman
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
- Fiscal Analyst: Jessica RunnelsS0304\s759sa
This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.