Amends boating safety education requirements in Illinois.
SB2019 amends the Boat Registration and Safety Act to update boating safety education requirements. Effective January 1, 2016, individuals born on or after January 1, 1998, must have a valid Boating Safety Certificate to operate a motorboat with over 10 horsepower, unless exempted. The Department of Natural Resources is mandated to establish a boating safety instruction program, conducted by certified instructors, with courses lasting at least 10 hours. The Department may charge fees for these courses, which must be used to offset operational expenses. Exemptions include those with valid U.S.
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