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Committee reviews draft boater-safety education bill that would require short annual course for renters and operators
Summary
Representative Michael J. Petersen introduced draft legislation to require an annual boater-safety course for operators and renters; the draft aims for a short, focused program and to include invasive-species training.
Representative Michael J. Petersen (presenting as Representative Peterson in committee remarks) described draft legislation requiring a boater-safety education course intended to reduce accidents and improve safety on Utah waters. Peterson said the course was designed to focus on the most important behaviors and skills and estimated an average completion time of about 20 minutes. The draft would require annual completion and require proof of completion when renting a boat.
Ty Hunter, boating program manager for the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, explained that current statute allows a person 16 and older to…
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