SB-1234, As Passed Senate, April 24, 2008
March 26, 2008, Introduced by Senator BIRKHOLZ and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
(MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 80108a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 80108a. (1) A person shall not operate an airboat on the
waters of this state within 450 feet of a residence between the
hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at a speed in excess of the minimum
speed required to maintain forward movement.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to any of the following:
(a) The operation of an airboat in an emergency when necessary
to protect public safety.
(b) The operation of an airboat so as to free the airboat when
it has run aground.
(c) The operation of an airboat for a governmental purpose if
the airboat is clearly marked and identified as being used for a
governmental purpose.