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SB 1259 - This act allows nonresidents born after January 1, 1984, to operate a vessel on the lakes of this state with a temporary boater education permit. The permit may be obtained from the State Water Patrol by completing and passing a written examination developed by the Missouri State Water Patrol. The permit shall expire if the nonresident obtains a permanent identification card or 30 days after its issuance, whichever occurs first. A $10 fee will charged for the temporary permit. Upon successful completion of the test and prior to renting a vessel, the business entity responsible for giving the examination shall collect and forward the fees to the Missouri State Water Patrol. The temporary boater permit provision has a termination date of December 31, 2010.

STEPHEN WITTE