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Ron V
07-06-2014, 04:21 PM
1) Anyone born after January 1998 must take a boating safety course and receive a certificate before operating a boat with more than 10 horsepower.

2) A vessel may be seized by the police after multiple BUI offenses, just like with cars.

3) An orange water skier flag will now be required, like it already is in several other states.

racerx
07-06-2014, 04:56 PM
I think they need a law on loading and unloading the boat off the trailer it would be the we cant wait all day law...

Ron V
07-06-2014, 07:41 PM
I think they need a law on loading and unloading the boat off the trailer it would be the we cant wait all day law...

Gotta agree with you there Jeff. Just got back from our Sunday evening entertainment at the Chain O' Lakes State Park ramp. We bring lawn chairs, bug repellent, and sometimes even a grill and enjoy the show.