Boats, Boating - As introduced, increases, from 50 to 75 feet, the distance a jet boat that carries passengers for hire must be from a private or public dock or boat ramp before the boat may travel at a speed greater than no-wake speed. - Amends TCA Title 69.

Summary

The bill amends Tennessee law to increase the minimum distance a jet boat carrying hired passengers must stay away from any private or public dock or boat ramp before it can exceed no‑wake speed. The change applies to all such passenger‑for‑hire jet boats operating on Tennessee waters. The goal is to give dock users more safety margin before high‑speed boating begins.

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