The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michelle Ridge.
DIGEST
SB 104 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session Allain
Present law provides for the licensing and regulation of marine products.
Present law defines "marine product" as a new or used watercraft, boat, marine motor, and a boat or
watercraft trailer.
Present law excludes from the definition a new or used watercraft or boat adapted to be powered only
by the occupant's energy.
Proposed law excludes from the definition a watercraft designed for use primarily for commercial
or governmental purposes.
Proposed law provides that a watercraft designed for use primarily for commercial or governmental
purposes shall not be subject to the regulations of the Motor Vehicle Commission.
Effective August 1, 2018.
(Amends R.S. 32:1252(27); adds R.S. 32:1254(P))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer
Protection, and International Affairs to the original bill
1. Excludes from the definition of marine products a watercraft designed for use
primarily for commercial or governmental purposes and provides that such watercraft
shall not be subject to the regulations of the Motor Vehicle Commission.