HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1989.12.14 - 17325Miscellaneous Resolution # 89339 December 14, 1989
BY: GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE-
Richard G. Skarritt, Chairperson
RE: HOUSE BILLS 5140 and 5141 (SUPPORT) NEW CONTROLS ON PERSONAL
WATERCRAFT (JET SKI)
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the personal watercraft (sometimes called jet ski) has become
a popular lake vessel and its increased use has resulted in numerous
complaints; and
WHEREAS marine safety officials throughout the state have expressed
concern about the lack of adequate regulations over the personal watercraft;
and
WHEREAS House Bill 5140 specifies that a boat livery shall not lease or
rent a personal watercraft to a person who is under 16 years of age; and
WHEREAS House Bill 5141 contains several amendments in the interest of
safety such as (1) mandating the use of flotation devices (2) prescribing
proper use of an engine cutoff switch (3) prohibiting use of a personal
watercraft other than from sunrise to sunset and (4) establishing a set of
guidelines for operation of a personal watercraft; and
WHEREAS the Marine Division of the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department has reviewed House Bill 5140 and House Bill 5141 and supports
both bills.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners takes a position supporting House Bills 5140 and 5141.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
State Legislators from Oakland County, the County's Legislative Agent and
the Michigan Association of Counties.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Government & Transportation
Committee, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Moved by Skarritt supported by Bishop the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.