1014 AMH BUCK WEIS 18

HB 1014 - H AMD 0006 ADOPTED 03/09/99

By Representative Buck

     On page 1, line 17, after Avessel@ insert Aunder nineteen feet in length@

     On page 2, line 5, after Aold@ strike Aand@ and insert Aor@

     On page 2, line 6, after Awhenever@ strike Athe vessel@ and insert Aa vessel under nineteen feet in length@

     On page 2, line 8, after Acabin of a@ strike Aboat@ and insert Avessel@

     On page 2, line 9, after Acabin;@ insert Aor@

     On page 2, line 10, after A(b)@ strike AWhile a child is on a sailboat and tethered by means of a lifeline or harness attached to the sailboat; or

(c)@

EFFECT: Limits the requirement that children under the age of twelve wear a personal flotation device to those who are on vessels under nineteen feet.  Removes the exception for children on a sailboat tethered by a lifeline or harness.  Makes technical corrections.