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Senate approves personal‑watercraft safety bill, extends certification to 16‑ and 17‑year‑olds
Summary
The Senate passed the second substitute to SB 131 on Feb. 20, 1996, expanding safety‑course certification for 16‑ and 17‑year‑old operators of personal watercraft; the bill passed on final action (27 ayes, 0 nays, 2 absent).
Salt Lake City — The Utah State Senate on Feb. 20 passed the second substitute to Senate Bill 131, a water‑safety measure that adjusts operator certification requirements for personal watercraft and clarifies when minors may operate single‑occupant sailboats under direct supervision.
Sen. Tanner (sponsor) said the bill’s intent is to include additional young operators (16…
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