The towboat operator and skier are responsible for ensuring that they operate in a manner which does not threaten or harm or strike another person or vessel. Water skiing is not permitted between one half hour after sunset and sunrise. Accidents should be reported to the closest enforcement agency immediately. An official written report should be submitted to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources immediately in the case of loss of life or disappearance, other accident reports must be submitted within five days. Registration fees for most boats are based on the length of the vessel.
Any craft used for transportation on the water is considered a vessel.
A foreign vessel. A government owned vessel not used commercially or for recreation. Upon registration, you will be issued a certificate of number and a validation decal. The certificate must be on board whenever the boat is used. Registrations expire at midnight, April 30, on odd numbered years.