1. (1) A person may not manufacture, sell, or offer for sale any motorboat:

   1. (a) that is not equipped with a muffler or muffler system; or
   2. (b) that does not comply with Section R650-222-3.

2. (2) Notwithstanding the restrictions set out in Subsection (1), a person may manufacture, sell, or offer for sale a motorboat that is not equipped with a muffler or muffler system, or that does not comply with the noise level restrictions set out in Section R650-222-3, if the motorboat is designed, manufactured, and sold for the sole purpose of competing in racing events only and for no other purpose and if:

   1. (a) the buyer and seller sign a sales agreement that acknowledges the boat is sold for the sole purpose of competing in racing events;
   2. (b) the buyer and seller each maintain a copy of the sales agreement;
   3. (c) the buyer keeps copy of the sales agreement on board the motorboat when the motorboat is operated; and
   4. (d) the buyer ensures the motorboat is operated only on the waters of this state and in accordance with Section R650-222-8.

KEY: boating, motorboat noise

Date of Last Change: January 9, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-18-11