AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE FROM TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN THE MINIMUM AGE FOR A PERSON WHO IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE WHILE ON BOARD CERTAIN MOTORBOATS, SAILBOATS OR VESSELS; TO AMEND SECTION 59-21-153, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE FROM $250.00 TO $500.00 THE MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI BOATING LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 59-21-81, 59-21-153