SB 17-235

Senate Bill 17-235 allows a trial project where certain seaplanes can land in two state parks after being checked for harmful aquatic species. This change affects seaplane operators and visitors who use these water bodies in the designated parks. Since the bill has been signed, it means that the pilot program is now active and operational, allowing seaplanes to start using the specified park waters under the new rules.

Official Summary

Current state park law excludes seaplanes from the definition of a 'vessel', and applicable park rules essentially prohibit seaplanes from landing in or taking off from state park water bodies. The bill creates a pilot project to allow amphibious seaplanes to land in at least 2 state parks after the seaplanes have been inspected for and decontaminated of aquatic nuisance species. The parks and wildlife commission may adopt rules to implement the pilot program.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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