New safety lanyard law

[swnoel]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

On December 20, 2019 the President signed the legislation raising the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21-years.

Seven months later, on July 29, 2020 Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1245 which increased the age from 19 to 21 to purchase, sell or possess tobacco products here In New Hampshire.

So, what will happen with the new federal safety lanyard law? I don't think Gov Sununu will see a need for it and will ignore it similar to how NH treats the federal seat belt law for cars. New Hampshire loses out on maybe 5-million dollars in federal highway funds every year by not having a seat belt law, and could also lose out on federal funding for boating and water safety by ignoring this new safety lanyard law.

We don't need the feds telling us to go wear a seat belt or go wear a motor boat lanyard ...... live free or die! .... bah humbug! ....

After all, it is the principal and not the money that really and truly matters! ..... live free or die! ... bah humbug! .... ... blah-blah-blah!

I've been wearing a seat belt since the 80's... do you?

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by swnoel

I've been wearing a seat belt since the 80's... do you?

He wears foam noodles and ski belts.

[XCR-700]

Originally Posted by codeman671

He wears foam noodles and ski belts.

Now thats funny,,, And would that be at the Weirs, in line for an ice cream, or in the privacy of his home,,, Scratch that,,, Too funny.

Pictures would be worth a mint.

[MotorHead]

Fay's news letter "AT THE HELM" says

(verbatim)
The recent passage of the amendment to 46 USC 4312 requires all operators of boats use/wear the boat's Engine Cut0-off switches (ECOS) when operating above headway.......

https://faysboatyard.com/fays-boatya...rd-newsletter/

I thought this new regulation was not applicable to the lakes.

[Bernie Girl]

Thanks for posting the newsletter.
Within that newsletter under the Exceptions section:

In NH, federal agencies can enforce this on the coastal waters and those under the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers. NH does not yet require mandatory ECOS wear. As a result, Marine Patrol Officers will not be enforcing this federal requirement.

Enjoy this beautiful day!

[Descant]

Originally Posted by MotorHead

Fay's news letter "AT THE HELM" says

(verbatim)
The recent passage of the amendment to 46 USC 4312 requires all operators of boats use/wear the boat's Engine Cut0-off switches (ECOS) when operating above headway.......

https://faysboatyard.com/fays-boatya...rd-newsletter/

I thought this new regulation was not applicable to the lakes.

Since you didn't read it, you are now qualified to be Commissioner of MLB
"NH does not yet require mandatory ECOS wear. As a result, Marine Patrol Officers will not be enforcing this federal requirement."

[Cal Coon]

Originally Posted by Descant

Since you didn't read it, you are now qualified to be Commissioner of MLB
"NH does not yet require mandatory ECOS wear. As a result, Marine Patrol Officers will not be enforcing this federal requirement."

Don't forget "Speaker of the House". Not only do you not have to read a bill, you actually have to pass it to find out what's in it.