Michigan Bill 629
Senate Bill 629 in Michigan will "prohibit a person from jumping, diving, or swimming from a pier, jetty, breakwater or other similar structure, or a buoy or other navigational device, that was located in the Great Lakes or their connecting waters."
The bill passed the state Senate 35-2 and now will go to the House Tourism committee. It would make jumps punishable by a fine of as much as $500 if the bill becomes law.
Many think the bill will be next to impossible to enforce due to the lack of patrols on the Great Lakes.
October 29, 2007 11:13 AM | Category: Great Lakes