This bill amends existing law regarding the use of heating, agitating, or other devices in public waters, specifically targeting the use of such devices when temporary docks have been removed. The new legal language prohibits individuals from placing or operating these devices unless it is necessary to protect legally existing permanent structures from ice damage. Additionally, it mandates that any person responsible for the placement of these devices must post warning signs indicating "DANGER, THIN ICE," which must be visible from a distance of at least 200 feet and equipped with reflectors. The Department of Safety is authorized to establish a unique design and color for these signs.

The bill also includes a provision that modifies the enforcement of these regulations, allowing law enforcement agencies under the Department of Safety and the Department of Fish and Game to enforce the new rules. The effective date of the act is set for 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems due to the changes in penalties and enforcement, but it does not project any revenue changes for the state or local governments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270:33
SB594 text: 270:33