Chapter 1547. WATERCRAFT AND WATERWAYS  


Section 1547.01. Watercraft and waterway definitions
Section 1547.02. Applicability of chapter to vessels operating on the waters in this state
Section 1547.03. Flashing light prohibition
Section 1547.04. Siren prohibition - exception
Section 1547.05. Completing boating course as prerequisite to licensing; exception
Section 1547.051. Presenting proof of license
Section 1547.052. Powercraft rentals
Section 1547.06. Child operators
Section 1547.07. Reckless or unsafe operation of vessel, water skis, aquaplane
Section 1547.071. Authority of law enforcement officer when especially hazardous condition exists
Section 1547.072. Operator of vessel to maintain control
Section 1547.08. Prohibiting operation in certain areas - low speed areas
Section 1547.09. Prohibited acts
Section 1547.10. Stopping and furnishing information upon accident or collision
Section 1547.11. Operation, control, or manipulation under influence of alcohol or drug
Section 1547.111. Implied consent to chemical test
Section 1547.12. Incapacitated operators prohibited
Section 1547.13. Failure to comply with order of law enforcement - fleeing and eluding
Section 1547.131. Duty to stop or give way upon approach of law enforcement vessel
Section 1547.132. Vessel wake restrictions
Section 1547.14. Water skiing activity confined to ski zones
Section 1547.15. Observer required when towing skier
Section 1547.16. Water skiing after dark prohibited
Section 1547.17. [Repealed]
Section 1547.18. Personal flotation device required
Section 1547.19. Ski jumps prohibited
Section 1547.20. Permission for conducting special water events
Section 1547.21. Requirements for inflatable vessel
Section 1547.22. Restrictions on sitting, standing, walking on moving vessel
Section 1547.23. Warming-up engine
Section 1547.24. Personal flotation devices required for child under 10
Section 1547.25. Prohibiting operation without personal flotation device
Section 1547.251. Use of approved distress signals or flags
Section 1547.26. Requiring anchor and line
Section 1547.27. Required fire extinguishers
Section 1547.28. Backfire flame control device
Section 1547.29. Ventilation requirements
Section 1547.30. Ordering storage of vessel or outboard motor left on private property
Section 1547.301. Ordering storage of vessel or motor left in sunken, beached, drifting or docked condition
Section 1547.302. Disposing of unclaimed vessel or motor
Section 1547.303. Disposing of abandoned vessel or motor
Section 1547.304. Abandoned junk vessel or outboard motor on private property
Section 1547.31. Muffler or muffler system required - noise levels
Section 1547.32. Vessel used as dwelling creating nuisance
Section 1547.33. Restrictions on sink, toilet or sanitary system
Section 1547.331. [Repealed]
Section 1547.34. Violations prima facie evidence of negligence
Section 1547.35. [Repealed]
Section 1547.36. Secretary of state agent for service of process
Section 1547.37. [Repealed]
Section 1547.38. Prohibiting rental of improperly equipped vessel
Section 1547.39. Requiring capacity plate
Section 1547.40. Exceeding capacity plate figures
Section 1547.41. Personal watercraft operation requirements
Section 1547.42. Amended and Renumbered RC 1547.40
Section 1547.49. Littering prohibited
Section 1547.51. Division of watercraft - duties
Section 1547.52. Duties of chief of division
Section 1547.521. State watercraft officers - duties
Section 1547.522. State watercraft officer's bond - uniform and badge
Section 1547.523. Felony conviction precludes or terminates employment
Section 1547.53. Numbering of watercraft - exemptions
Section 1547.531. Registration and documentation - exemptions
Section 1547.532. Vessels exempt from registration
Section 1547.54. Applying for registration certificate
Section 1547.541. Historic watercraft identification plates
Section 1547.542. Annual certificate of livery registration
Section 1547.543. Dealer or manufacturer registration certificate
Section 1547.544. Effect of child support default on certificate
Section 1547.55. Moneys collected paid into waterways safety fund
Section 1547.56. Reimbursing political subdivisions and agencies
Section 1547.57. Watercraft tags
Section 1547.58. [Repealed]
Section 1547.59. Rendering assistance after collision
Section 1547.60. [Repealed]
Section 1547.61. Applicable state laws
Section 1547.62. [Repealed]
Section 1547.63. Enforcement
Section 1547.64. [Repealed]
Section 1547.65. Hull identification number
Section 1547.66. Alterating identifying marks - false information on application for registration
Section 1547.67. Establishing and maintaining marine patrols to enforce chapter
Section 1547.68. Boating safety education programs
Section 1547.69. Firearm prohibitions
Section 1547.71. Refuge and small boat harbor agency
Section 1547.72. Construction and operation of refuge harbors
Section 1547.721. [Repealed]
Section 1547.722. [Repealed]
Section 1547.723. [Repealed]
Section 1547.724. [Repealed]
Section 1547.725. [Repealed]
Section 1547.726. [Repealed]
Section 1547.73. Waterways safety council
Section 1547.74. Facilities in harbors and connecting waterways
Section 1547.75. Waterways safety fund
Section 1547.76. State participation in federal program
Section 1547.77. Action not in conflict
Section 1547.78. Gifts, devises and bequests
Section 1547.79. All fines, forfeitures and penalties paid to director for fund
Section 1547.80. Rules for security of ports and related facilities
Section 1547.81. Creating wild, scenic, or recreational river areas
Section 1547.82. Approving structures and channel modifications
Section 1547.83. Administering program and areas
Section 1547.84. Advisory council appointed for each area
Section 1547.85. Participation in federal protection program
Section 1547.86. Reconciliation of powers
Section 1547.87. Division of watercraft powers
Section 1547.91. Wrecking
Section 1547.92. Prohibited acts
Section 1547.93. [Repealed]
Section 1547.99. Penalty