Bill H.1555
187th (2011 - 2012)
An Act relative to penalties for false distress calls
By Ms. Ferrante of Gloucester, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1555) of Ann-Margaret Ferrante, Michael O. Moore and Bruce E. Tarr relative to penalties for false distress calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
SECTION 1. The Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall promulgate regulations establishing a penalty schedule for false marine distress calls. Said schedule shall include but not be limited to reimbursements from individuals making false marine distress calls to responding state agencies.
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