HR 4697 · 102th Congress · Transportation and Public Works
Omnibus Recreational Vessel Act of 1992
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOT.(1992-04-01)
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Omnibus Recreational Vessel Act of 1992 - Title I: Recreational Vessel Safety - Amends Federal law to provide an additional civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for subsequent violations by individuals who operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug. (Current law provides a civil penalty of no more than $1,000 for first time offenders.) Requires individuals who operate in violation of Federal law a recreational vessel under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug or in an unsafe manner, to complete a boating safety course. Requires the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to identify in the Vessel Identification System individuals who commit two or more serious violations of Federal recreational boating laws, standards, or regulations. Requires the Secretary to submit to specified congressional committees a plan to increase the availability of voluntary safe boating education to individuals 16 years of age or younger. Requires the Secretary to consider using the resources of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in developing such plan. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on ways to enlarge the mission of the Coast Guard Auxil…
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