The bill H.283 proposes to amend the regulation of public waters in Vermont by requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to delegate authority to municipalities adjacent to state waters. This delegation can occur when a municipality requests it to promote the public good by restricting or prohibiting the use of wake boats on the water in question. The municipality must accept this delegation by creating or amending a bylaw or ordinance for the regulation of the water. Additionally, the bill establishes that appeals from municipal decisions regarding these regulations will be directed to the Environmental Division, and the Secretary retains the authority to terminate the delegation with six months' notice.

Key amendments in the bill include changing the Secretary's authority from "may" to "shall" regarding the delegation of regulatory power to municipalities, thereby making it mandatory under specified conditions. The bill also clarifies the conditions under which delegation can occur, specifically emphasizing the municipality's request to restrict wake boats and the requirement for the municipality to create or amend relevant regulations. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 10-1424