HCS/HB 657 - This act modifies the infraction of abandoning a boat dock by making the infraction apply universally to the waters of this state rather than just to lakes having at least 950 miles of aggregate shore line (Section 306.903.1). Beginning January 1, 2010, persons owning boat docks on lakes having at least 950 miles of shoreline or on lakes constructed or maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers must display the appropriate 911 street address near the dock. The act details how the 911 address must be displayed (lake side, visible from channel or cove, 3" lettering, etc.). The act provides exceptions to the provision. The failure to display identifying dock information is an infraction (Section 306.903.4).
The act is similar to SB 356 (2009).
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