Introduced
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To establish that an owner of a nonmotorized rental watercraft (such as a canoe) is not liable for injuries sustained by renters or users which arise from the risk inherent in the watercraft’s use or operation, including waves, weather, collision avoidance maneuvers, failure of the renter or user’s own equipment, failure to wear a life preserver, having too many persons on board, or other actions of the renter or user of the boat.
Referred to the Committee on Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
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The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To require a livery operator to inform the user of the maximum weight capacity of a boat in order to qualify for the protection from liability proposed by the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 68 to 36 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
