This bill amends existing legislation regarding the use of heating and agitating devices in public waters, specifically in relation to temporary docks. The new legal language prohibits the placement or operation of such devices unless they are necessary to protect legally existing permanent structures from ice damage. Additionally, it mandates that any person responsible for these devices must post warning signs indicating the presence of thin ice, with specific requirements for the signs' visibility and design.

The bill also updates the distance for sign visibility from 150 feet to 200 feet and requires that the signs be equipped with reflectors and follow a unique color-coded pattern established by the Department of Safety. The enforcement of these provisions will be carried out by law enforcement agencies under the direction of the Department of Safety and the Department of Fish and Game. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270:33
Version adopted by both bodies: 270:33
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 270:33
SB594 text: 270:33