This bill relates to the regulation and prohibition of wakeboarding and wakesurfing on certain bodies of water in Alabama. The bill specifies that wakeboarding and wakesurfing are prohibited between sunset and sunrise, in areas with a width of less than 400 feet, within 200 feet of any shoreline or structure, and without wearing an approved personal flotation device. Violations of these regulations can result in fines and the revocation or suspension of boater safety certifications. The bill also includes provisions for written warnings for first-time violations and exemptions for approved marine events. The bill is effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.
This bill inserts new legal language into current law to regulate and prohibit wakeboarding and wakesurfing on certain bodies of water in Alabama. It specifies the conditions under which wakeboarding and wakesurfing are prohibited, including the time of day, the width of the area, the proximity to shorelines and structures, and the requirement of wearing a personal flotation device. The bill establishes fines and penalties for violations, including the revocation or suspension of boater safety certifications. It also includes provisions for written warnings for first-time violations and exemptions for approved marine events. The bill is effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.