This bill establishes a new section in Iowa law that creates a permitting system for boat liveries operating on lakes managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers along the Des Moines River. Under this legislation, boat liveries are prohibited from renting or leasing watercraft without obtaining a sufficient number of boat permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). To acquire these permits, livery owners must submit an application detailing the number of permits requested and any other relevant information. Each permit allows the use of one watercraft at a time, and the permits are valid for two years, with the possibility of revocation by a newly established committee.

The bill also outlines the formation of a three-member committee responsible for determining the number of permits to be issued and recommending safety rules for watercraft users. This committee will meet annually to review permit usage and requests, with the authority to convene additional meetings as needed. Furthermore, the bill mandates that watercraft registered in other states must comply with the new permitting requirements when used in the regulated waters. Notably, the bill includes a retroactive applicability provision, stating that it applies to any rental or lease of watercraft on the specified lakes starting from January 1, 2025.