SB0918

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to personal watercraft.

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Tennessee SB0918 raises the age for operating personal watercraft from 12 to 16 and requires proof of financial responsibility.

Tennessee SB0918 amends the state's personal watercraft regulations by raising the minimum age for operation from twelve to sixteen. Additionally, it mandates that individuals must provide proof of financial responsibility for operating a personal watercraft on Tennessee waters. The changes in age and financial responsibility requirements are intended to enhance safety and public welfare.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 10

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 3

8:30 AM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

History

Mar 16

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 584

Feb 12

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Feb 12

Senate

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