Accident data on under age 12 operators

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Originally Posted by Bear Islander

It is unbelievable to me that the Marine Patrol would request legislation without even taking a cursory glance at the THEIR OWN statistics on the age group they wish to exclude. However that is what has happened.

Not necessarily:

So far, the only source for ANY Marine Patrol request is SBONH-NHRBA, whose "press release" "stands behind" Rep. Christensen's bill.

"Representative Chris Christensen and the Marine Patrol seek to close a loophole.

"For Immediate Release:

"Safe Boaters of New Hampshire applauds the efforts of the Marine Patrol and Rep. Chris Christensen as they seek to make NH waterways even safer."

"Rep. Christensen is seeking to close this loophole at the request of the Marine Patrol by ensuring that no one under 12 years old can operate any motorized vessel without a certified supervising adult on board. The bill also allows children 12 to 15 to obtain a Safe Boating Certificate in order to operate a boat limited to 25 horsepower or less.

"Safe Boaters of New Hampshire wholeheartedly endorses this bill."

'Thought that read kinda fishy.

“To promote safety through education and legislation that works”