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NMMA awards Legislator of the Year, attends California Boating Congress

by National Marine Manufacturers Association 27 Apr 2023 08:33 PDT
Tasha Boerner Horvath Legislator of the Year Award © National Marine Manufacturers Association

Last week, NMMA was in Sacramento to present Assembly member Tasha Boerner Horvath the Legislator of the Year Award and attend the California Boating Congress (CBC).

In 2021, Assemblymember Boerner Horvath sponsored AB 335 which allows manufacturers of recreational boats and marine engines to receive and retain specific contact information for buyers of its products for the limited and exclusive use of conducting product safety recalls and warranty verification. AB 335 ensured that purchasers are able to receive important and timely safety recall information and easily confirm warranty verification. Assemblymember Boerner Horvath represents the 77th District which encompasses San Diego and coastal parts of northern San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Solano Beach. NMMA is proud to present Assemblymember Boerner Horvath with the Legislator of the Year Award and her Legislative Director, Celia Mata, with Staffer of the Year for their work in making AB 335 law in California.

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