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PAG LIN 1 1 Section 1. Section 462A.2, Code 2001, is amended by adding 1 2 the following new subsection: 1 3 NEW SUBSECTION. 27A. "Personal watercraft" means a 1 4 vessel, less than sixteen feet in length, which is propelled 1 5 by a water jet pump or similar machinery as its primary source 1 6 of motor propulsion and is designed to be operated by a person 1 7 sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel rather than being 1 8 operated by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling inside the 1 9 vessel. 1 10 Sec. 2. Section 462A.2, subsection 19, Code 2001, is 1 11 amended to read as follows: 1 12 19. "Motorboat" means any vessel propelled by an inboard, 1 13 inboard-outdrive, or outboard engine, whether or not such 1 14 engine is the principal source of propulsion. "Motorboat" 1 15 includes a personal watercraft. 1 16 Sec. 3. Section 462A.12, subsection 6, Code Supplement 1 17 2001, is amended by striking the subsection and inserting in 1 18 lieu thereof the following: 1 19 6. An owner or operator of any vessel propelled by a motor 1 20 of more than ten horsepower, including an owner of a boat 1 21 livery, shall not permit any person under twelve years of age 1 22 to operate the personal watercraft or motorboat unless 1 23 accompanied in or on the same personal watercraft or motorboat 1 24 by a responsible person of at least eighteen years of age. 1 25 However, commencing January 1, 2003, a person who is twelve 1 26 years of age or older but less than eighteen years of age 1 27 shall not operate any personal watercraft or motorboat 1 28 propelled by a motor of more than ten horsepower unless the 1 29 person has successfully completed a department-approved 1 30 watercraft safety course. A person required to have a 1 31 watercraft safety certificate shall carry and shall exhibit 1 32 the certificate upon request of an officer of the department. 1 33 A violation of this subsection is a simple misdemeanor as 1 34 provided in section 462A.13. However, a person charged with 1 35 violating this subsection shall not be convicted if the person 2 1 produces in court, within a reasonable time, a department- 2 2 approved certificate. The cost of a department certificate, 2 3 or any duplicate, shall not exceed five dollars. 2 4 Sec. 4. Section 462A.12, Code Supplement 2001, is amended 2 5 by adding the following new subsections: 2 6 NEW SUBSECTION. 12. A person shall not operate a personal 2 7 watercraft at any time between one-half hour after sunset and 2 8 eight a.m. 2 9 NEW SUBSECTION. 13. A person shall not chase or harass 2 10 wild animals while operating a personal watercraft or 2 11 motorboat. 2 12 EXPLANATION 2 13 This bill includes the following requirements and 2 14 restrictions regarding the operation of various types of 2 15 vessels: 2 16 1. "Personal watercraft" is defined as a vessel, under 16 2 17 feet in length, which is propelled by a water jet pump or 2 18 similar machinery and is designed to be operated by a person 2 19 sitting, standing, or kneeling on the vessel. "Motorboat" is 2 20 also defined to include personal watercraft. 2 21 2. The owner or operator of any vessel operated by a motor 2 22 of more than 10 horsepower, including an owner of a boat 2 23 livery, shall not permit any person under 12 years of age to 2 24 operate a personal watercraft or motorboat unless accompanied 2 25 in or on the same personal watercraft or motorboat by a 2 26 responsible person of at least 18 years of age. However, 2 27 commencing January 1, 2003, a person who is 12 years of age or 2 28 older but less than 18 years of age shall not operate any 2 29 personal watercraft or motorboat propelled by a motor of more 2 30 than 10 horsepower unless the person has successfully 2 31 completed a department-approved watercraft safety course. A 2 32 person required to have a watercraft safety certificate shall 2 33 carry and exhibit the certificate upon request of an officer 2 34 of the department. A person charged with violating the water 2 35 safety certificate requirements shall not be convicted if the 3 1 person produces in court, within a reasonable time, a 3 2 department-approved certificate. The cost of a certificate 3 3 shall not exceed $5. 3 4 3. A person shall not operate a personal watercraft at any 3 5 time between one-half hour after sunset and before eight a.m. 3 6 4. A person shall not chase or harass wild animals while 3 7 operating a personal watercraft. 3 8 Violations of Code section 462A.12 relating to watercraft 3 9 safety certification, safe watercraft operation, hours of 3 10 operation, and harassment of wild animals are punishable by a 3 11 scheduled fine of $25. 3 12 LSB 5318SV 79 3 13 tj/sh/8
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