2008 House Bill 5770

Increase minimum age for personal watercraft operation

Introduced in the House

Feb. 19, 2008

Introduced by Rep. John Garfield (R-45)

To increase the minimum age for operation of a personal watercraft to 16. Currently, the minimum age is 14, and youth aged 12 and up may operate the craft if they’ve taken a state-approved safety course and are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation