May 1, 2007, Introduced by Reps. Meekhof, Schuitmaker, Garfield, Hammon, Green, Pearce, Bauer, Nitz, Rick Jones, Knollenberg, Warren and Dean and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80105 (MCL 324.80105), as added by 1995 PA 58,
and by adding section 80155a.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 80105. (1) This part applies to water-based activities
and to vessels and associated equipment used, to be used, or
carried in vessels used on waters subject to the jurisdiction of
this state.
(2) This part, except where expressly indicated otherwise,
does not apply to any of the following:
(a) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters subject to state
jurisdiction.
(b) Military or public vessels of the United States, except
recreational-type public vessels.
(c) A vessel whose owner is a state or political subdivision
of a state, other than this state and its political subdivisions,
that is used principally for governmental purposes and that is
clearly identifiable as such.
(d) A ship's lifeboat.
Sec. 80155a. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a
person shall not jump, dive, or swim from a pier, jetty,
breakwater, or other similar structure, or a buoy or other
navigational device, that is located in the Great Lakes or their
connecting waters.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to authorized public safety
personnel undertaking a rescue or conducting training.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision in this part, a person
who violates this section is responsible for a state civil
infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than
$500.00.