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Old 06-01-2012, 01:02 PM   #3
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Default SB317 - Tubing Bill

Safe Boaters of NH was approached by The Marine Trades Association to assist in this bill's passage.

The bill had been tabled by The House after being voted out of committee unanomously. Luckily SBONH was able to have a meeting with the Speakers office and gain their support to have Rep. John Hikel pull it from the table before sessions end. The Bill was then approved on a voice vote last week.

It is currently with the Governor's office and expected to be signed off on. Luckily it goes into effect upon its passage so there is no waiting period. So that should be later this month.

Last I heard from the Marine Patrol is the bill was amended to allow 4 people total to be towed on one or more tubes (not skis). there must be 1 observer per 2 people being towed. So if you are pulling 4 tubers you must have a minimum of 2 spotters.

I will get a copy of the final bill soon to confirm the amount of tubers.

I hope this helps.

Thank you to all SBONH members for the help on this bill's passage as well as all our supporters here at Winni.com.
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