November 30, 2006, Introduced by Rep. Gaffney and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Great Lakes, Land Use, and Environment.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80206 (MCL 324.80206), as added by 2000 PA 229.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 80206. (1) A person shall not operate a personal
watercraft on the waters of this state outside of a channel or in
an area where aquatic rooted vegetation is visible above the
surface of the water in the deltaic wetlands of a lake that is
greater than 32 square miles and less than 144 square miles in
area.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) is responsible for a
state
civil infraction punishable by a and may be ordered to pay
a civil fine of $25.00.
(3) A person shall not operate a personal watercraft on a lake
that is 1,000 acres or less in size.