HB 26-1197

HB 26-1197 is a Colorado bill that extends the vessel registration program until September 1, 2036. It also updates definitions related to vessels and introduces new rules for businesses renting out watercraft, requiring them to keep records for three years instead of just 30 days. Additionally, it changes the penalty for underage motorboat operators by broadening who can be fined under this rule. Since the bill has been signed, these changes are now law in Colorado.

Official Summary

Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill continues the registration program for vessels until September 1, 2036.       The bill also makes changes to definitions of 'vessel' and adds a definition of 'vessel livery'.     Current law requires that the records of a vessel livery related to hired vessels be preserved for at least 30 days after the vessel is to be returned to the vessel livery. The bill extends this period to 3 years after the vessel is to be returned to the vessel livery.      Current law provides that an individual who violates provisions related to the minimum age of motorboat operators is subject to a fine of $100. The bill changes 'individual' to 'person'.(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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