Updated boating law awaits adoption
Keith Kinnaird News Editor | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 10 months AGO
<p>Idaho is poised to adopt a clarified law addressing grossly negligent operation of a vessel. (Photo courtesy BONNER COUNTY SHERIFF’S MARINE PATROL)</p>
SANDPOINT — A bill to improve Idaho’s law against grossly negligent operation of a vessel was delivered to the governor’s office on Monday, according to District 1 state Sen. Shawn Keough.
Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has 10 days to allow the bill to become law or to veto it. Keough, the legislation’s floor sponsor, does not expect it to be vetoed.
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