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Ohio Rev Code § 1546.22 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.22 | Parks Capital Expenses Fund.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|There is hereby created in the state treasury the parks capital expenses fund. The fund shall consist of moneys transferred to it from the parks and recreation improvement fund created in section 154.22 of the Revised Code. The parks capital expenses fund shall be used to pay design, engineering, and planning costs that are incurred by the department of natural resources for parks-related capital projects.
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.23 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.23 | Rights Unaffected by Dedication.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|The dedication or setting apart of any state reservoir or lake as a public park or pleasure resort shall not interfere with or affect the use of such reservoir or lake for canal reservoir purposes, and the chief of the division of parks and watercraft shall not be restricted in any manner from making such repairs and improvements thereon as are necessary for maintaining the safety and usefulness of such reservoir or lake for canal purposes. The authority for the division to manage and control such reservoir or lake for canal purposes is the same as if no dedication of such reservoir or lake for park and pleasure resort purposes had been made.
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.30 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.30 | Henry T. Beatty Memorial Picnic Area.

Effective: March 23, 2018|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 134 - 132nd General Assembly|The picnic area that is located northwest of the intersection of Titus road and Division street in Kelleys Island state park shall be known as the "Henry T. Beatty Memorial Picnic Area." The chief of the division of parks and watercraft may erect suitable markers in the picnic area indicating its name.
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.31 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.31 | Doris Duke Woods Timber Restriction.

Effective: September 30, 2021|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 110 - 134th General Assembly|(A) The "Doris Duke Woods" is hereby designated within the Malabar state park in Richland county to honor Doris Duke's pioneering contributions to conservation at Malabar state park and across the nation. (B) The "Doris Duke Woods" consists of one hundred twenty contiguous acres of Malabar state park's most mature hardwood forest located between Bromfield road and state route number ninety-five. (C) The department of natural resources shall not remove or allow any person or governmental entity to remove timber from the "Doris Duke Woods," except for normal maintenance purposes. Last updated September 9, 2021 at 12:09 PM
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.91 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.91 | Director Shall Be Administrator of Compact.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|The director of natural resources, as successor to the conservation commissioner mentioned in the compact set forth in section 1546.90 of the Revised Code, shall be administrator of said compact.
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.92 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.92 | Effect of Child Support Default on License.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 3123.43 of the Revised Code, the chief of the division of parks and watercraft shall comply with sections 3123.41 to 3123.50 of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted under section 3123.63 of the Revised Code with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
Ohio Rev Code § 1546.99 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1546 | Division of Parks and Watercraft|Section 1546.99 | Penalty.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|Whoever violates sections 1546.15 to 1546.20 of the Revised Code or any rules of the division of parks and watercraft shall be fined not less than ten nor more than one hundred dollars.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.02 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.02 | Applicability of Chapter to Vessels Operating on the Waters in This State.

Effective: July 17, 2009|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 1 - 128th General Assembly|Unless otherwise provided, this chapter applies to all vessels operating on the waters in this state. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in contravention of any valid federal act or regulation, but is in addition to the act or regulation where not inconsistent. The state reserves to itself the exclusive right to regulate the minimum equipment requirements of watercraft and vessels operated on the waters in this state.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.03 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.03 | Flashing Light Prohibition.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|No person shall install or use any intermittently flashing light of any type or color on any vessel in use or operation on the waters in this state, except in accordance with federal law.No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.04 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.04 | Siren Prohibition - Exception.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|No person, except an authorized watercraft representative of the federal government, the state, or any of its political subdivisions shall use or operate a siren on the waters in this state except for emergency purposes.No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.05 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.05 | Completing Boating Course as Prerequisite to Licensing; Exception.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, no person born on or after January 1, 1982, shall operate on the waters in this state a powercraft powered by more than ten horsepower, unless the operator successfully has completed either a safe boater course approved by the national association of state boating law administrators or a proctored or nonproctored proficiency examination that tests knowledge of information included in the curriculum of such a course, and has received a certificate as evidence of successful completion of the course or examination.(B) Division (A) of this section does not apply to an individual who possesses valid merchant mariner credentials issued by the United States coast guard in accordance with 46 C.F.R. 10.109 with at least one endorsement of master or operator as defined in 46 C.F.R. 10.107. Such an individual, while operating any recreational vessel on the waters in this state, shall carry onboard documentation of the merchant mariner credentials and required endorsements and shall present the documentation to a natural resources officer or law enforcement officer upon request.(C) No person shall permit a powercraft to be operated on the waters in this state in violation of division (A) of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.051 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.051 | Presenting Proof of License.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|A person born on or after January 1, 1982, who is operating on the waters in this state a powercraft powered by more than ten horsepower and who is stopped by a law enforcement officer in the enforcement of Chapter 1547. of the Revised Code or rules shall present to the law enforcement officer, not later than seventy-two hours after being stopped, a certificate obtained by the person pursuant to section 1547.05 of the Revised Code prior to being stopped or proof of holding such a certificate. Failure of the person to present the certificate or proof of holding it within seventy-two hours constitutes prima-facie evidence of a violation of section 1547.05 of the Revised Code.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.052 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.052 | Powercraft Rentals.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|(A) No rental business shall lease, hire, or rent a powercraft powered by more than ten horsepower for operation on the waters in this state to a person born on or after January 1, 1982, unless the person meets one of the following requirements:(1) The person signs a statement on the rental agreement or attached to the rental agreement that the person has successfully completed a safe boater course approved by the national association of state boating law administrators or has successfully completed a proficiency examination as provided in section 1547.05 of the Revised Code.(2) The person receives educational materials from the rental business and successfully passes, with a score of ninety per cent or better, an abbreviated examination given by the rental business. The achievement of a passing score on the examination shall be indicated on or attached to the powercraft rental agreement.(B) Any person born on or after January 1, 1982, operating or supervising the operation of a leased, hired, or rented powercraft shall:(1) Meet the requirements for boater education of division (A) of this section.(2) Be named as an operator on the agreement that leases, hires, or rents the powercraft.(C) The division of parks and watercraft shall make available to all watercraft rental businesses in Ohio boater safety educational materials and an abbreviated examination that shall be used by the watercraft rental business for the purposes of division (A)(2) of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.06 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.06 | Child Operators.

Effective: September 14, 2016|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 293 - 131st General Assembly|(A) Except as otherwise provided in this division, no person under sixteen years of age shall operate a personal watercraft on the waters in this state. A person who is not less than twelve, nor more than fifteen years of age may operate a personal watercraft if a supervising person eighteen years of age or older is aboard the personal watercraft and, in the case of a supervising person born on or after January 1, 1982, if the supervising person holds a certificate obtained under section 1547.05 of the Revised Code or, in the case of a rented powercraft, meets the requirements of section 1547.052 of the Revised Code.(B) No person under twelve years of age shall operate any vessel on the waters in this state unless the person is under the direct visual and audible supervision, during the operation, of a person who is eighteen years of age or older. This division does not apply to a personal watercraft, which shall be governed by division (A) of this section, or to a powercraft, other than a personal watercraft, powered by more than ten horsepower, which shall be governed by division (C) of this section.(C) No person under twelve years of age shall operate on the waters in this state a powercraft, other than a personal watercraft, powered by more than ten horsepower unless the person is under the direct visual and audible supervision, during the operation, of a person eighteen years of age or older who is aboard the powercraft and, in the case of such a supervising person born on or after January 1, 1982, who holds a certificate obtained under section 1547.05 of the Revised Code or, in the case of a rented powercraft, meets the requirements of section 1547.052 of the Revised Code.(D) No supervising person eighteen years of age or older shall permit any person who is under the supervising person's supervision and who is operating a vessel on the waters in this state to violate any section of this chapter or a rule.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.07 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.07 | Reckless or Unsafe Operation of Vessel, Water Skis, Aquaplane.

Effective: March 18, 1997|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 295 - 121st General Assembly|(A) Any person who operates any vessel or manipulates any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device on the waters in this state carelessly or heedlessly, or in disregard of the rights or safety of any person, vessel, or property, or without due caution, at a rate of speed or in a manner so as to endanger any person, vessel, or property is guilty of reckless operation of the vessel or other device.(B) No person shall operate or permit the operation of a vessel in an unsafe manner. A vessel shall be operated in a reasonable and prudent manner at all times.Unsafe vessel operation includes, without limitation, any of the following:(1) A vessel becoming airborne or completely leaving the water while crossing the wake of another vessel at a distance of less than one hundred feet, or at an unsafe distance, from the vessel creating the wake;(2) Operating at such a speed and proximity to another vessel or to a person attempting to ride on one or more water skis, surfboard, inflatable device, or similar device being towed by a vessel so as to require the operator of either vessel to swerve or turn abruptly to avoid collision;(3) Operating less than two hundred feet directly behind a person water skiing or attempting to water ski;(4) Weaving through congested traffic.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.071 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.071 | Authority of Law Enforcement Officer When Especially Hazardous Condition Exists.

Effective: March 18, 1997|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 295 - 121st General Assembly|(A) If a law enforcement officer observes a vessel being used and determines that at least one of the unsafe conditions identified in division (C) of this section is present and that an especially hazardous condition exists, the officer may direct the operator of the vessel to take whatever immediate and reasonable actions are necessary for the safety of the persons aboard the vessel, including directing the operator to return the vessel to mooring and remain there until the situation creating the hazardous condition is corrected or has ended.For the purposes of this section, an especially hazardous condition is one in which a reasonably prudent person would believe that the continued operation of a vessel would create a special hazard to the safety of the persons aboard the vessel.(B) The refusal by an operator of a vessel to terminate use of the vessel after being ordered to do so by a law enforcement officer under division (A) of this section is prima-facie evidence of a violation of section 1547.07 of the Revised Code.(C) For the purposes of this section, any of the following is an unsafe condition:(1) Insufficient personal flotation devices;(2) Insufficient fire extinguishers;(3) Overloaded, insufficient freeboard for the water conditions in which the vessel is operating;(4) Improper display of navigation lights;(5) Fuel leaks, including fuel leaking from either the engine or the fuel system;(6) Accumulation of or an abnormal amount of fuel in the bilges;(7) Inadequate backfire flame control;(8) Improper ventilation.(D) This section does not apply to any of the following:(1) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters that are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States;(2) Military vessels, vessels owned by the state or a political subdivision, or other public vessels, except those that are used for recreation;(3) A ship's lifeboats, as defined in section 1548.01 of the Revised Code;(4) Vessels that are solely commercial and that are carrying more than six passengers for hire.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.072 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.072 | Operator of Vessel to Maintain Control.

Effective: June 12, 2008|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 271 - 127th General Assembly|No person shall operate or permit the operation of a vessel on the waters in this state without maintaining sufficient control to avoid an incident that results in property damage, physical injury, loss of life, or any combination of them.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.09 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.09 | Prohibited Acts.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|No person shall moor or anchor any vessel in a designated speed zone or water ski zone. No person, unless in distress and no other vessel is endangered thereby, shall moor to, anchor to, or tie up to any marker, aid, buoy, light, or other aid to navigation.No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.10 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.10 | Stopping and Furnishing Information Upon Accident or Collision.

Effective: June 13, 1990|Latest Legislation:  House Bill 522 - 118th General Assembly|In case of accident to or collision with persons or property on the waters of this state, due to the operation of any vessel, the operator having knowledge of the accident or collision shall immediately stop the vessel at the scene of the accident or collision, to the extent that it is safe and practical, and shall remain at the scene of the accident or collision until he has given his name and address and, if he is not the owner, the name and address of the owner of the vessel, together with the registration number of the vessel, if any, to any person injured in the accident or collision or to the operator, occupant, owner, or attendant of any vessel damaged in the accident or collision, or to any law enforcement officer at the scene of the accident or collision.If the injured person is unable to comprehend and record the information required to be given by this section, the other operator involved in the accident or collision shall forthwith notify the nearest law enforcement agency having authority concerning the location of the accident or collision, and his name, address, and the registration number, if any, of the vessel he was operating, and then remain at the scene of the accident or collision or at the nearest location from which notification is possible until a law enforcement officer arrives, unless removed from the scene by an emergency vehicle operated by the state or a political subdivision or by an ambulance.If the accident or collision is with an unoccupied or unattended vessel, the operator so colliding with the vessel shall securely attach the information required to be given in this section, in writing, to a conspicuous place in or on the unoccupied or unattended vessel.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.12 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.12 | Incapacitated Operators Prohibited.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|No person shall operate any vessel if the person is so mentally or physically incapacitated as to be unable to operate the vessel in a safe and competent manner.No person shall permit any vessel to be operated on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.13 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.13 | Failure to Comply With Order of Law Enforcement - Fleeing and Eluding.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|(A) No person shall fail to comply with any lawful order or direction of any law enforcement officer having authority to direct, control, or regulate the operation or use of vessels.(B) No person shall operate any vessel so as to purposely elude or flee from a law enforcement officer after receiving a visible or audible signal from a law enforcement officer to bring the vessel to a stop.(C) No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.131 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.131 | Duty to Stop or Give Way Upon Approach of Law Enforcement Vessel.

Effective: March 18, 1999|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 187 - 122nd General Assembly|Upon the approach of a law enforcement vessel with at least one flashing, rotating, or oscillating light of a color conforming with the requirements of federal law, the operator of any vessel shall stop if followed or give way in any crossing, head-on, or overtaking situation and shall remain in that position until the law enforcement vessel has passed, except when otherwise directed by a law enforcement officer. If traffic conditions warrant, a siren or other sound producing device also may be operated as an additional signaling device. This section does not relieve the operator of any law enforcement vessel from the duty to operate with due regard for the safety of all persons and property on the waters in this state.No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this state in violation of this section.
Ohio Rev Code § 1547.132 (2021)
2021 Ohio Revised Code|Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources|Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways|Section 1547.132 | Vessel Wake Restrictions.

Effective: June 12, 2008|Latest Legislation:  Senate Bill 271 - 127th General Assembly|(A) As used in this section, "public service" means activities that include, but are not limited to, escorting or patrolling special water events, traffic control, salvage, firefighting, medical assistance, assisting disabled vessels, and search and rescue. (B) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed that creates a wake within one hundred feet of a stationary law enforcement vessel displaying at least one flashing, oscillating, or rotating light conforming with 33 C.F.R. 88.11.(C) No person shall operate a vessel at a speed that creates a wake within one hundred feet of a vessel that is being used to provide public service and that displays at least one flashing, oscillating, or rotating light conforming with 33 C.F.R. 88.12.(D) No person shall permit any vessel to be operated on the waters in this state in violation of this section.