SB686 HFAT Shott 3-11 #1

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Delegate Shott moves to amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting therefor a

new title, to read as follows:

Eng. Com. Sub. for S.B. 686 - - “A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §7-1-3qq; and to amend said code by adding thereto a new section, designated §8-12-5g, all relating to authorizing local governing authorities to hold sanctioned motor vehicle races on public roads or municipal streets or airports under their jurisdiction; defining terms; authorizing regional airport authorities to hold sanctioned motor vehicle races on airports under their jurisdiction; requiring issuance of permit in relation to racing event; authorizing charging reasonable fee for issuance of a permit; setting forth conditions upon which a permit may be issued; authorizing local governing authorities to modify or exempt traffic laws to facilitate a racing event; requiring local governing authorities to provide at least sixty days written notice to the West Virginia Department of Transportation – Traffic Engineering Division of any racing permit issued; requiring written notice to identify plans for a racing event; declaring that a racing event is for public purposes; providing immunity from damages; and declaring that an authorized racing event is not a nuisance or subject to speed restrictions.”