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 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 cards, allowing the commission to set a fee not to exceed 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 boating safety regulations. The changes aim to enhance the clarity and accessibility of boating safety requirements 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)
Amended with HA0173 -- 04/03/2025: 69-9-226(a), 69-9-226, 69-9-226(c), 69-9-226(d)(4)(A)