October 20, 2011, Introduced by Rep. LeBlanc and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation.
A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled
"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"
by amending section 80212 (MCL 324.80212), as added by 2000 PA 229.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 80212. (1) The department shall issue a boating safety
certificate to each individual who successfully completes a boating
safety course as described in section 80211 and passes an
examination prescribed by the department. The
examination shall be
administered in person and proctored by the department or
an agent
of the department.
(2) The department shall consider the number of examinations
that are administered or proctored under this
section when
calculating the state aid to counties under section 80117.
(3) The department shall not issue a boating safety
certificate to an individual unless the individual has successfully
completed a boating safety course and passed an examination as
described in subsection (1). A boating safety certificate issued
under this section is valid, unless revoked, for the life of the
person who earned the certificate.