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 requiring individuals to successfully complete a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating safety examination and obtain a certificate from the agency as proof of completion. Additionally, it modifies Section 69-9-226(c) to establish that the issuance of boating safety cards will incur a fee set by the commission, which is capped at fifteen dollars ($15.00) for both the initial card and any replacement cards.

Furthermore, the bill removes the word "monitored" from Section 69-9-226(d)(4)(A), streamlining the language related to the requirements for boating safety. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation. Overall, these changes aim to enhance boating safety regulations and ensure that operators are adequately trained.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 69-9-226(a), 69-9-226, 69-9-226(c), 69-9-226(d)(4)(A)
Amended with HA0173 -- 04/03/2025: 69-9-226(a), 69-9-226, 69-9-226(c), 69-9-226(d)(4)(A)