The bill amends Section 46-27-4 of the Personal Watercraft Safety Act to establish specific penalties for violations related to the operation of personal watercraft. It categorizes violations of sections 46-27-2(b) and 46-27-2(h) as misdemeanors, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500 and allows for the suspension of the privilege to operate a personal watercraft for up to six months for each violation.

Additionally, the bill classifies violations of any other provisions of the chapter or related rules and regulations from the Department of Environmental Management as civil violations, subject to a fine not to exceed $250 for each violation. It also grants the Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal jurisdiction over these civil infractions. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
554: 46-27-4