Ohio Revised Code|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft And Waterways

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 1547.18 | 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 devices.

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 1547.30 | 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 1547.305 | Alternative process to take title to abandoned watercraft vessel or outboard motor.

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 1547.34 | Violations prima facie evidence of negligence.

Section 1547.36 | Secretary of state agent for service of process.

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 1547.49 | Littering prohibited.

Section 1547.51 | Educational programs.

Section 1547.53 | Numbering of watercraft - exemptions.

Section 1547.531 | Registration and documentation - exemptions.

Section 1547.532 | Vessels exempt from registration.

Section 1547.533 | Fraudulent watercraft identification.

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 | Disclosure statement regarding alternative process of R.C. 1547.305.

Section 1547.59 | Rendering assistance after collision.

Section 1547.61 | Applicable state laws.

Section 1547.63 | Enforcement.

Section 1547.65 | Hull identification number.

Section 1547.66 | Altering 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 1547.73 | 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 1547.79 | 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 1547.91 | Wrecking.

Section 1547.92 | Prohibited acts.

Section 1547.99 | Penalty.