STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27541 / H0397
This legislation amends the term personal watercraft to motorized watercraft and clarifies that negligent
operation now includes violating a no wake zone. It allows counties to implement a 200 foot no wake zone
from the shoreline. This legislation also protects private property owners and enhances penalties for offenders
regarding violations on waters of the state of Idaho.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no fiscal impact to the State General Fund because this legislation deals with the process that counties
use for adopting or amending local ordinances relating to bodies of water within their jurisdictions. Penalties
that are assessed for violations of these county ordinances will not have an impact on the State General Fund.
Contact:
Representative James S. Addis
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 02/04/2020, 8:56 AM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 67-7017, 67-7031, 67-7033