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MI Comp L § 324.80140 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80140 - Educational Programs; Establishment; Youthful Boat Operators Training Program; Certificates of Completion; Information to Be Included in Program.

324.80140 Educational programs; establishment; youthful boat operators training program; certificates of completion; information to be included in program. Sec. 80140.  (1) In order to protect the public interest in the prudent and equitable use of the waters of this state and to enhance the enjoyment of pleasure boating and other recreational water sports on the waters of the state, the department shall establish and pursue comprehensive educational programs designed to advance boating and general water safety.  (2) The department shall put into effect a program to train youthful boat operators and shall issue a boating safety certificate to those who satisfactorily complete the program. For the purpose of giving the courses of instruction and awarding boating safety certificates, the department may designate as its agent any person it considers qualified to act in this capacity. A charge shall not be made for any instruction given or for the award of boating safety certificates.  (3) The department shall include in its educational programs under this section all of the following:  (a) Information on proper marine fueling techniques.  (b) Information on the problems that marine fuel spillage may cause to water bodies.  (c) Information on how and where to report a marine fuel spill. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 95, Imd. Eff. May 7, 2004 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80141 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80141 - Operation of Motorboat by Person Less Than 12 Years of Age; Operation of Motorboat by Person on or After July 1, 1996; Certification Required; Electronic Verification; Consent to Search; Liability.

324.80141 Operation of motorboat by person less than 12 years of age; operation of motorboat by person on or after July 1, 1996; certification required; electronic verification; consent to search; liability.Sec. 80141.  (1) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2), a person less than 12 years of age shall not operate a motorboat that is powered by a motor or motors totaling more than 6 horsepower on the waters of this state unless both of the following requirements are met:  (a) He or she is under the direct supervision of a person on board the motorboat who is 16 years of age or older and who, if born on or after July 1, 1996, has been issued a boating safety certificate.  (b) The motorboat is powered by a motor or motors totaling no more than 35 horsepower.  (2) Subject to subsection (4), a person born on or after July 1, 1996 shall not operate a motorboat that is powered by a motor or motors totaling more than 6 horsepower on the waters of this state unless the person has been issued a boating safety certificate.  (3) A person operating or supervising the operation of a motorboat as described in this section shall present the boating safety certificate issued to him or her or, at the person's option, an electronic copy, in a format approved by the department, of a boating safety certificate issued to him or her, upon the demand of a peace officer who identifies himself or herself as a peace officer.  (4) An individual who, under subsection (3), displays an electronic copy of his or her boating safety certificate using an electronic device is not presumed to have consented to a search of the electronic device. This state, an employee of this state, a peace officer, or an entity employing the peace officer is not liable for damage to or loss of an electronic device that occurs as a result of the peace officer's viewing an electronic copy of a boating safety certificate as provided in this section, regardless of whether the peace officer was in possession of the electronic device at the time the damage or loss occurred. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 120, Eff. Nov. 1, 2012 ;-- Am. 2018, Act 400, Eff. Mar. 19, 2019 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80142 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80142 - Wearing of Personal Flotation Device by Child Required; Exception; “Charter Boat” and “Class C Vessel” Defined; Violation; Fine.

324.80142 Wearing of personal flotation device by child required; exception; “charter boat” and “class C vessel” defined; violation; fine. Sec. 80142.  (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), a person shall not operate a vessel on the waters of this state unless each person in an open deck area on board the vessel who is less than 6 years of age is wearing a type I or type II personal flotation device as described in R 281.1234 of the Michigan administrative code.  (2) A parent or guardian of a child less than 6 years of age who accompanies that child on board a vessel that is not a charter boat described in subsection (3) shall ensure that the child is wearing a personal flotation device that complies with this section.  (3) This section does not apply to a charter boat bearing either of the following:  (a) A valid certificate of inspection issued by the United States coast guard that verifies the charter boat's compliance with subchapter H or subchapter T of the code of federal regulations, 46 C.F.R. 70.01-1 to 80.40 and 175.01-1 to 185.30-30.   (b) A valid certificate of inspection issued by the department for a class C vessel that is greater than 45 feet in length.  (4) As used in this section, "charter boat" and "class C vessel" mean those terms as defined in section 44501.   (5) A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 174, Imd. Eff. Apr. 18, 1996 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80143a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80143a - Carrying, Storing, Maintaining, and Using Marine Safety Equipment Onboard Vessel; Violation as Civil Infraction; Fine.

324.80143a Carrying, storing, maintaining, and using marine safety equipment onboard vessel; violation as civil infraction; fine.Sec. 80143a.  A person who operates a vessel, or the owner of a vessel who operates or causes or permits the vessel to be operated, on the waters of this state shall carry, store, maintain, and use marine safety equipment onboard the vessel as required by the department. A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $100.00. History: Add. 2012, Act 58, Eff. Nov. 1, 2012 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80144 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80144 - Operation of Vessels; Rules; Violation; Fine.

324.80144 Operation of vessels; rules; violation; fine.Sec. 80144.  (1) When vessels are being operated in such a manner as to make collision imminent or likely, the following apply:  (a) When 2 vessels are approaching each other head-on, or nearly so, the operator of each shall cause his or her vessel to pass on the port side of the other.  (b) When overtaking a vessel proceeding in the same direction, the operator of the overtaking vessel, unless it is not feasible to do so, shall pass on the port side of the vessel ahead.  (c) When 2 vessels are approaching each other at right angles or obliquely so as to involve risk of collision, other than when 1 vessel is overtaking another, the operator of the vessel that has the other on his or her own port side shall hold his or her course and speed, and the operator of the vessel that has the other on his or her own starboard side shall give way to the other by directing his or her course to starboard so as to cross the stern of the other vessel or, if necessary to do so, shall slacken his or her speed, stop, or reverse.   (d) When a motorboat and a vessel under sail are proceeding in a manner that involves a risk of collision, the operator of the motorboat shall give way to the vessel under sail.  (e) When a motorboat and a vessel not propelled by sail or mechanical means are proceeding in a manner that involves risk of collision, the operator of the motorboat shall give way to the other vessel.  (f) When, by any of the rules provided in this section, the operator of a vessel is required to give way to the other, the operator of the other vessel shall maintain his or her direction and speed.  (2) This section does not relieve the operator of a vessel otherwise privileged by this section from the duty to operate with due regard for the safety of all persons using the waters of this state.  (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80145 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80145 - Operation of Vessels; Speed; Interference With Use of Waters by Others; Violation; Fine.

324.80145 Operation of vessels; speed; interference with use of waters by others; violation; fine.Sec. 80145.  A person operating or propelling a vessel upon the waters of this state shall operate it in a careful and prudent manner and at such a rate of speed so as not to endanger unreasonably the life or property of any person. A person shall not operate any vessel at a rate of speed greater than will permit him or her, in the exercise of reasonable care, to bring the vessel to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead. A person shall not operate a vessel in a manner so as to interfere unreasonably with the lawful use by others of any waters. A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80147 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80147 - Reckless Operation of Vessels; Penalty.

324.80147 Reckless operation of vessels; penalty. Sec. 80147.  (1) If a person carelessly and heedlessly operates a vessel upon the waters of this state in disregard of the rights or safety of others, without due caution and circumspection, or at a rate of speed or in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger a person or property, that person is guilty of reckless operation of a vessel and is subject to the penalties described in subsection (3).  (2) If a person, while being towed on water skis, a water sled, a surfboard, or a similar contrivance upon the waters of this state, carelessly and heedlessly navigates, steers, or controls himself or herself in disregard of the rights or safety of others or without due caution and circumspection and in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger a person or property, then that person is guilty of reckless operation of the contrivance that he or she controls is subject to the penalties described in subsection (3).  (3) Upon a person's conviction under this section, the court may issue an order prohibiting that person from operating a vessel on the waters of this state for a period of not more than 2 years. Upon a person's subsequent conviction under this section, the court shall order that person to participate in and complete a marine safety educational program approved by the department. An order issued pursuant to this subsection is in addition to any other penalty authorized under this part. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80148 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80148 - Operating Motorboat at More Than Slow—no Wake Speed; Prohibitions; Exceptions.

324.80148 Operating motorboat at more than slow—no wake speed; prohibitions; exceptions. Sec. 80148.  (1) Subject to the exceptions described in subsection (2), a person shall not operate a motorboat at more than slow—no wake speed if any of the following circumstances exist:  (a) A person is located on or in the bow of the motorboat, and that motorboat is not manufactured to provide bow seating.  (b) A person or a portion of a person's body extends beyond the exterior port or starboard walls of the hull of the motorboat.  (2) This section does not apply to either of the following:  (a) A person engaged in the operation of a sailboat that is not being powered by a motor.  (b) A person on board a vessel who is attempting to anchor, moor, dock, or otherwise secure the vessel. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80149 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80149 - Operation of Vessels in Counter-Clockwise Fashion; Distance Between Persons Being Towed and Other Objects; Exception; Violation as Misdemeanor; Violation as Civil Infraction; Fine.

324.80149 Operation of vessels in counter-clockwise fashion; distance between persons being towed and other objects; exception; violation as misdemeanor; violation as civil infraction; fine.Sec. 80149.  (1) A person operating a vessel on the waters of this state in areas not marked by well defined channels, canals, rivers, or stream courses shall operate the vessels in a counter-clockwise fashion to the extent that it is reasonably possible. These persons and persons being towed on water skis or on a water sled, kite, surfboard, or similar contrivance shall maintain a distance of 100 feet from any dock, raft, buoyed or occupied bathing area, or vessel moored or at anchor, except when the vessel is proceeding at a slow—no wake speed or when water skiers are being picked up or dropped off, if that operation is otherwise conducted with due regard to the safety of persons and property and in accordance with the laws of this state. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2), a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (2) A person who violates this section while on any of the following bodies of water in this state is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00:  (a) The Great Lakes.  (b) Lake St. Clair.  (c) The St. Clair river. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80150 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80150 - Operation of Vessels; Prohibited in Certain Areas.

324.80150 Operation of vessels; prohibited in certain areas. Sec. 80150.  A person shall not operate a vessel on any of the waters of this state within a lawfully authorized restricted area clearly marked by buoys, beacons, or other distinguishing devices as being prohibited to vessels. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80151 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80151 - Towing of Persons; Prohibited Time; Violation; Fine.

324.80151 Towing of persons; prohibited time; violation; fine.Sec. 80151.  (1) A person operating a vessel shall not have in tow or otherwise be assisting in the propulsion of a person on water skis or on a water sled, surfboard, or other similar contrivance during the period of 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour prior to sunrise.   (2) A person shall not permit himself or herself to be towed on water skis or on a water sled, surfboard, or similar contrivance in violation of this part.   (3) A person who violates this section is responsible for a state civil infraction and may be ordered to pay a civil fine of not more than $500.00. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2007, Act 8, Imd. Eff. May 11, 2007 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80153 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80153 - Vessels; Use of Portions Unintended for Occupancy Prohibited; Exceptions.

324.80153 Vessels; use of portions unintended for occupancy prohibited; exceptions. Sec. 80153.  Any occupant or operator of any vessel under way on the waters of this state shall not sit, stand, or walk upon any portion of the vessel not specially designed for that purpose, except when immediately necessary for the safe and reasonable navigation or operation of the vessel. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
MI Comp L § 324.80154 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection|Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)|Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)|451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)|451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)|Section 324.80154 - Interference With Operation of Vessel by Nonoccupant.

324.80154 Interference with operation of vessel by nonoccupant. Sec. 80154.  A person not in a boat shall not intentionally rock, tip, jostle, or otherwise interfere with the operation of any vessel, except under supervised training. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA