Watercraft And Waterways | Midpage1547.02Applicability of chapter to vessels operating on the waters in this state1547.03Flashing light prohibition1547.04Siren prohibition - exception1547.05Completing boating course as prerequisite to licensing; exception1547.051Presenting proof of license1547.052Powercraft rentals1547.06Child operators1547.07Reckless or unsafe operation of vessel, water skis, aquaplane1547.071Authority of law enforcement officer when especially hazardous condition exists1547.072Operator of vessel to maintain control1547.08Prohibiting operation in certain areas - low speed areas1547.09Prohibited acts1547.10Stopping and furnishing information upon accident or collision1547.11Operation, control, or manipulation under influence of alcohol or drug1547.111Implied consent to chemical test1547.12Incapacitated operators prohibited1547.13Failure to comply with order of law enforcement - fleeing and eluding1547.131Duty to stop or give way upon approach of law enforcement vessel1547.132Vessel wake restrictions1547.14Water skiing activity confined to ski zones1547.15Observer required when towing skier1547.16Water skiing after dark prohibited1547.18Personal flotation device required1547.19Ski jumps prohibited1547.20Permission for conducting special water events1547.21Requirements for inflatable vessel1547.22Restrictions on sitting, standing, walking on moving vessel1547.23Warming-up engine1547.24Personal flotation devices required for child under 101547.25Prohibiting operation without personal flotation devices1547.251Use of approved distress signals or flags1547.26Requiring anchor and line1547.27Required fire extinguishers1547.28Backfire flame control device1547.29Ventilation requirements1547.30Ordering storage of vessel or outboard motor left on private property1547.301Ordering storage of vessel or motor left in sunken, beached, drifting or docked condition1547.302Disposing of unclaimed vessel or motor1547.303Disposing of abandoned vessel or motor1547.304Abandoned junk vessel or outboard motor on private property1547.305Alternative process to take title to abandoned watercraft vessel or outboard motor1547.31Muffler or muffler system required - noise levels1547.32Vessel used as dwelling creating nuisance1547.33Restrictions on sink, toilet or sanitary system1547.34Violations prima facie evidence of negligence1547.36Secretary of state agent for service of process1547.38Prohibiting rental of improperly equipped vessel1547.39Requiring capacity plate1547.40Exceeding capacity plate figures1547.41Personal watercraft operation requirements1547.49Littering prohibited1547.51Educational programs1547.53Numbering of watercraft - exemptions1547.531Registration and documentation - exemptions1547.532Vessels exempt from registration1547.533Fraudulent watercraft identification1547.54Applying for registration certificate1547.541Historic watercraft identification plates1547.542Annual certificate of livery registration1547.543Dealer or manufacturer registration certificate1547.544Effect of child support default on certificate1547.55Moneys collected paid into waterways safety fund1547.56Reimbursing political subdivisions and agencies1547.57Watercraft tags1547.58Disclosure statement regarding alternative process of R.C. 1547.3051547.59Rendering assistance after collision1547.61Applicable state laws1547.63Enforcement1547.65Hull identification number1547.66Altering identifying marks - false information on application for registration1547.67Establishing and maintaining marine patrols to enforce chapter1547.68Boating safety education programs1547.69Firearm prohibitions1547.71Refuge and small boat harbor agency1547.72Construction and operation of refuge harbors1547.73Waterways safety council1547.74Facilities in harbors and connecting waterways1547.75Waterways safety fund1547.76State participation in federal program1547.77Action not in conflict1547.79All fines, forfeitures and penalties paid to director for fund1547.80Rules for security of ports and related facilities1547.91Wrecking1547.92Prohibited acts1547.99Penalty