West Virginia SB682 mandates motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower to operate in idle mode on lakes, with fines for violations.

West Virginia SB682 amends the state code to require motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower to run in idle mode on lakes. The bill authorizes the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to create rules and impose fines for violations. These rules must align with federal navigation laws and rules set by the United States Coast Guard. The bill aims to ensure compliance with federal standards while addressing specific operational requirements for larger motorboats on state lakes.

West Virginia SB682 mandates motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower to operate in idle mode on lakes, with fines for violations.

West Virginia SB682 amends the state code to require motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower to run in idle mode on lakes. The bill authorizes the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to create rules and impose fines for violations. These rules must align with federal navigation laws and rules set by the United States Coast Guard. The bill aims to ensure compliance with federal standards while addressing specific operational requirements for larger motorboats on state lakes.