House Bill 530 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, to update the operator requirements for boating safety examinations. The bill replaces existing language in Section 69-9-226(a) by removing subdivisions (1) and (2) and substituting them with new requirements that stipulate individuals must successfully complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety examination and receive a certificate from the agency as evidence of completion. Additionally, in Section 69-9-226(c), the bill modifies the fee structure for issuing boating safety certificates, allowing the commission to set a fee for both the initial issuance and for replacement cards.

Furthermore, the bill makes a minor amendment in Section 69-9-226(d)(4)(A) by deleting the word "monitored." These changes aim to streamline the certification process and clarify the fee structure associated with boating safety examinations, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of boating safety regulations in Tennessee. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 69-9-226(a), 69-9-226, 69-9-226(c), 69-9-226(d)(4)(A)