Regulation .07 Water Skiing.
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A.
A person may not:
(1)
Operate a vessel while towing a person on water skis, surfboard, or similar device unless:
(a)
The operator is 12 years old or older, and
(b)
There is an observer who is 12 years old or older or the vessel is equipped with a wide-angle rear-view mirror; and
(2)
Engage in water skiing, surf boarding, or similar activity between the hours of sunset and sunrise.
B.
A person operating a vessel while towing a person on water skis, aquaplane, or similar device shall keep 100 feet from:
(1)
The shore, wharf, pier, piling, jetty, bridge structure, abutment, or other fixed structure or obstruction;
(2)
A person in the water; and
(3)
Another vessel.
C.
The maximum length for a tow rope is 75 feet, except a tow rope of up to 100 feet may be used while towing a barefoot skier.
D.
A person may not manipulate water skis, a surfboard, or similar device:
(1)
In a reckless or negligent manner to endanger the life, limb, or property of others;
(2)
With an alcohol concentration in the blood of 0.07 of 1 percent or more as determined by analysis of blood or breath;
(3)
Under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance; or
(4)
Under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance and alcohol.
E.
A person being towed by a vessel shall wear a personal flotation device. For the purpose of this section, a personal flotation device means a:
(1)
Life jacket;
(2)
Life vest;
(3)
Life preserver;
(4)
Barefoot wet suit; or
(5)
Trick skiing wet suit.