The bill regulates wakeboarding and wakesurfing activities on specific waters in Alabama, namely those impounded by Lewis Smith Dam (Lewis Smith Lake), R.L. Harris Dam (Lake Wedowee), and Shoals Creek in Lauderdale County north of Highway 72. It prohibits these activities under certain conditions, including between sunset and sunrise, in areas less than 400 feet wide, within 200 feet of shorelines or structures, and without wearing a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Violations will incur fines starting at $100 for the first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses within the same calendar year, with potential revocation of boating certifications at the court's discretion.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for public notification of these regulations by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. It allows for a one-year grace period where first-time violators will receive a warning instead of a fine. The bill also states that it will not require further local funding expenditures despite its implications, as it defines a new crime or amends existing crime definitions. The act will take effect three months after its passage and approval by the Governor.