2009 House Bill 5590

Repeal boat “life vest inspection” stops

Introduced in the House

Nov. 12, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Richard LeBlanc (D-18)

To prohibit a law enforcement officer from stopping a vessel upon the waters of the state unless he or she has an “articulable reason” for the stop. The bill would eliminate routine life vest inspections as a cause for stopping and searching a vessel.

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