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2001 SESSION
SB 1315 "No wake" buoys.
Introduced by: W. Roscoe Reynolds | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
"No wake" buoys. Limits the conditions under which "no wake" buoys or other markers that have been placed prior to July 1, 2001, can be removed. Such buoys or markers can only be removed if they no longer are providing for the safe and efficient operations of vessels. The bill also provides that "no wake" ordinances can be enacted for Smith Mountain Lake in order to protect public safety or prevent erosion. Currently, if such an ordinance is adopted it must both protect safety and prevent damage from erosion.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
"No wake" buoys. Limits the conditions under which "no wake" buoys or other markers that have been placed prior to July 1, 2001, can be removed. Such buoys or markers can only be removed if they no longer are providing for the safe and efficient operations of vessels. The bill also clarifies that localities can enact "no wake" ordinances in order to protect public safety or prevent erosion, or both.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
"No wake" buoys. Exempts "no wake" buoys that are in place before July 1, 2001, to remain in place so long as there has not been a substantial change in the condition under which they were originally approved. The bill also clarifies that localities can enact "no wake" ordinances in order to protect public safety or prevent erosion, or both.