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625 ILCS 45/4-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-3)Sec. 4-3.     Mufflers.A.  All motorboats shall be equipped and maintained with an effective  muffler or underwater exhaust system.  For the purpose of this Section, an  effective muffler or underwater exhaust system is one that does not produce  sound levels that create excessive or unusual noise, or sound levels that  are in excess of 90 decibels when subjected to a stationary sound level  test as prescribed by the Society of Automotive Engineers in its procedure  J2005.B.  No person may operate a motorboat on the waters of this State in a  manner to exceed a noise level of 75 decibels measured as specified in the  Society of Automotive Engineers in its procedure J1970 from any point on  the shoreline, or from any point on the water within 20 feet of the  shoreline, of the body of water on which the motorboat is being operated.C. No person may manufacture or offer for sale any motorboat for use on  the waters of this State if that motorboat cannot be operated in compliance  with the sound levels in subsections A and B above.D. The provisions of this Section shall apply to all public waters over  which the State has jurisdiction.E. This Section does not apply to:(1) a motorboat tuning up for or participating in     official trials for a sanctioned race or regatta conducted as authorized by the appropriate unit of government, or(2) a motorboat being operated by a boat or marine     engine manufacturer for the purpose of testing or development as authorized by the appropriate unit of government.F. Any person violating subsection A or B of this Section shall be  required to:(1) install an effective muffler system on the     motorboat in violation;(2) pass the sound level test prescribed by the     Society of Automotive Engineers in its procedure J2005 before putting the motorboat back into use; and(3) be subject to a Class B misdemeanor for the first     offense and a Class A misdemeanor for any subsequent offense occurring within 3 years of the date of the most recent offense.G. Any person violating subsection C of this Section shall be required to:(1) install an effective muffler system on the     motorboat in violation;(2) pass the sound level test prescribed by the     Society of Automotive Engineers in its procedure J2005 before putting the motorboat back into use; and(3) be subject to a Class A misdemeanor for the first     offense and a Class 4 felony for any subsequent offense.H. Any person who operates any motorboat upon the waters of this State  shall be deemed to have given consent to the test or tests as may be  prescribed in this Section or by the Department to determine if the  motorboat is in compliance with the provisions of this Section.    (Source: P.A. 87-391; 87-422; 87-895.)
625 ILCS 45/4-4
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-4)Sec. 4-4.         Whistles.)  It is unlawful to operate a motorboat without a  mouth, hand or power operated whistle, horn or other appliance, capable of  producing a blast of 2 seconds or more duration and audible for at least  one-half mile.      (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/4-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-5)Sec. 4-5.     Fire extinguisher.     It is unlawful to operate a motorboat  equipped with an internal combustion engine anywhere  in this State without at least one U. S. Coast Guard approved fire  extinguisher, so placed as to be readily accessible and in such condition as to be ready  for immediate and effective use.    (Source: P.A. 85-149.)
625 ILCS 45/4-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-6)Sec. 4-6.     Carburetor arrestors.     Carburetors on all engines of motorboats other than those propelled by a  detachable outboard motor shall be fitted with or protected by a U. S.  Coast Guard approved device for arresting backfire.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/4-7
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-7)Sec. 4-7.     Ventilators.     Except for open boats, all motorboats which use fuel having a flashpoint  of 110 degrees Fahrenheit or less shall have at least 2 ventilator ducts,  fitted with cowls or their equivalent, for the efficient removal of  explosive or flammable gases from the bilges of every engine and fuel tank  compartment. There shall be at least one exhaust duct installed so as to  extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge and at  least one intake duct installed so as to extend to a point at least midway  to the bilge or at least below the level of the carburetor air intake. The  cowls shall be located and trimmed for maximum effectiveness and in such a  manner so as to prevent displaced fumes from being recirculated.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/4-8
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-8)Sec. 4-8.     Sirens and flashing lights.(a) Except as provided in this Section, it shall be unlawful for any person  to use a watercraft equipped with a siren or any red or blue oscillating,  rotating, or flashing light. The use of a siren or light in violation of this  Section shall constitute a public nuisance subject to confiscation and disposal  as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.(b) Any authorized emergency watercraft described in subsection (c) or (d)  may be equipped with a siren, but the siren shall not be used except when the  watercraft is operating in response to an emergency call or in the immediate  pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.(c) The use of blue oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights, whether  lighted or unlighted, is prohibited except on law enforcement watercraft of  State, federal, or local authorities.(d) The use of red oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights, whether  lighted or unlighted, is prohibited except on fire, rescue, or other emergency  watercraft as authorized by State, federal, or local authorities having  jurisdiction, provided the watercraft are clearly identifiable as such; the  lights shall not be lighted except when responding to an emergency call or  while actually engaged in a hazardous situation.(e) The use of any other color of oscillating, rotating, or flashing lights,  whether lighted or unlighted, is prohibited except as authorized by the  Department.    (Source: P.A. 88-524.)
625 ILCS 45/4-9
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-9)Sec. 4-9.     Sealing of marine heads.     No marine head (toilet) on any watercraft  used upon waters of this State may be so constructed and operated as to permit  the discharge of any sewage into the waters directly or indirectly.    (Source: P.A. 88-524.)
625 ILCS 45/4-10
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-10)Sec. 4-10.     Battery Covers.     Every motorboat equipped with storage batteries shall be provided with  suitable supports and secured against shifting with the motion of the boat.  Such storage batteries shall be equipped with non-conductive shielding  means to prevent accidental shorting of battery terminals.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/4-11
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-11)Sec. 4-11. Engine cut-off switch.(a) As used in this Section:"Engine cut-off switch link" means the lanyard or wireless cut-off device used to attach the motorboat operator to the engine cut-off switch installed on the motorboat."Engine cut-off switch" means an operational emergency cut-off engine stop switch installed on a motorboat that attaches to a motorboat operator by an engine cut-off switch link.(b) No person may operate any motor  boat, including personal watercraft or specialty prop-craft,   equipped with an engine cut-off switch while the engine is running and the motorboat is underway without verifying that the engine cut-off switch is operational and fully-functional and:(1) the engine cut-off switch link is properly     attached to his or her person, clothing or worn PFD, as appropriate for the specific vessel; or(2) activating the wireless cut-off system.   (Source: P.A. 96-1033, eff. 7-14-10.)
625 ILCS 45/4-12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article IV - Motorboat Equipment

(625 ILCS 45/4-12)Sec. 4-12.     Visual distress signals.     It is unlawful to operate any watercraft  on the waters of Lake Michigan without having onboard visual distress signals  as required and approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, so placed as to be readily  accessible and in such condition as to be ready for immediate and effective  use.    (Source: P.A. 88-524.)
625 ILCS 45/Art. V heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 ARTICLE V.      OPERATION OF MOTORBOATS
625 ILCS 45/5-1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-1)Sec. 5-1.     Careless operation.     No person shall operate any watercraft in a careless or heedless manner  so as to endanger any person or property  or at a rate of speed greater than will permit him in the exercise of  reasonable care to bring the watercraft to a stop within  the assured clear distance ahead.    (Source: P.A. 85-149.)
625 ILCS 45/5-2
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-2)Sec. 5-2. Reckless operation.(a) No person shall operate any watercraft,  specialty prop-craft, personal watercraft or manipulate any water skis,  aquaplane, or similar device in such a manner as to willfully or wantonly  endanger the life, limb or property of any person, to weave through  congested traffic, to jump the wake of another vessel unreasonably or  unnecessarily close to the other vessel or when visibility around the other  vessel is obstructed, to wait until the last possible moment to swerve to  avoid collision, or operate any watercraft so as to approach or pass  another watercraft in such a manner or at such a rate of speed as to create  a hazardous wake or wash.(b) A person convicted of committing a violation of this Section shall be  guilty of aggravated reckless operation of a watercraft if the violation of  this Section resulted in great bodily harm or permanent disability or  disfigurement of another, when the violation was a proximate cause of the  injuries.              (Source: P.A. 93-782, eff. 1-1-05.)
625 ILCS 45/5-3
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-3)(Text of Section before amendment by P.A. 102-595)Sec. 5-3.     Interference with navigation.     No person shall operate any watercraft in a manner which unreasonably or  unnecessarily interferes with other watercraft or with the free and proper  navigation of the waterways of the State. Anchoring under bridges or in  heavily traveled channels constitutes such interference if unreasonable  under the prevailing circumstances.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)(Text of Section after amendment by P.A. 102-595)Sec. 5-3. Interference with navigation.(a) No person shall operate any watercraft in a manner which unreasonably or  unnecessarily interferes with other watercraft or with the free and proper  navigation of the waterways of the State.(b)     A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or canal.(c)     A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel or canal where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall navigate with alertness and caution and shall sound the appropriate audible signal as required by the Inland Rules as written by the United States Coast Guard and this Act.(d)   A vessel shall avoid anchoring in a narrow channel, under bridges, or in heavily traveled channels or canals, if unreasonable under the prevailing circumstances. (Source: P.A. 102-595, eff. 6-1-22.)
625 ILCS 45/5-5
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-5)Sec. 5-5.     Incapacity of operator.     The owner of any motorboat or any person having such in charge or in  control shall not authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by  any person who by reason of physical or mental disability is incapable of  operating such motorboat under the prevailing circumstances.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/5-6
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-6)Sec. 5-6.     Overpowering.     No motorboat shall be equipped with any motor or other propulsion  machinery beyond its safe power capacity taking into consideration the type  and construction of such motorboat and other existing operating conditions.    (Source: P.A. 82-783.)
625 ILCS 45/5-7
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-7)Sec. 5-7.     Restricted areas.     No person shall operate a watercraft  within a water area that has been clearly marked by buoys or some other  distinguishing device as a bathing, fishing, swimming or otherwise  restricted area by the Department or a political subdivision of the State  or by an owner or lessee of property in accordance with his or her rights  to the use of the property, except in the manner prescribed by the buoys or  other distinguishing devices.  This Section shall not apply in the case of  an emergency, or to patrol or rescue craft.No person shall operate a watercraft within 150 feet of a public  launching ramp owned, operated or maintained by the Department or a  political subdivision of the State at greater than a "No Wake" speed as  defined in Section 5-12 of this Act.  Posting of the areas  by the Department or a political subdivision of the State is not required.The Department and other political subdivisions of the State may, within  their discretion and after issuing an administrative rule in accordance  with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act, designate certain areas by  proper signs to be bathing, fishing, swimming or otherwise restricted  areas, or eliminate, alter or otherwise modify existing areas.  The Department  or a political subdivision of the State shall further have the authority in  order to fully carry out the provisions of this Act to place signs, beacons  and buoys in designated areas controlling the flow of traffic.It shall be unlawful for any person to deface, move, obliterate, tear  down, or destroy, in whole or in part, or attempt to deface, move,  obliterate, tear down or destroy any buoys or signs posted pursuant to  the provisions of this Act, except as authorized by the Department.    (Source: P.A. 92-651, eff. 7-11-02.)
625 ILCS 45/5-12
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-7.5)Sec. 5-12.         A wake is defined as a movement of the water created by a  boat underway great enough to disturb a boat at rest, but under no  circumstances shall a boat underway exceed 5 miles per hour while in a  posted "No Wake" area.  "No Wake" areas shall be clearly posted with buoys  or appropriate signs except as provided in Section 5-7 of this Act.  All buoys  or signs posting "No Wake" areas shall meet the specifications as prescribed  by the United States Coast Guard or the Illinois Department of Natural  Resources.    (Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)
625 ILCS 45/5-14
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-9)Sec. 5-14. Towing of persons.A. No person may operate a motorboat that has in tow or is  otherwise  assisting a person on water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar  contrivance in or  upon any waterway, unless the motorboat has a capacity of at  least 3 persons and is occupied by at least 2  competent persons.B. No person may operate a motorboat having in tow or otherwise be  assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar contrivance from the  period of one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise. This  paragraph B does not apply to motorboats used in duly authorized water ski  tournaments, competitions, exhibitions or trials therefor where adequate  lighting is provided.C. All persons operating a motorboat having in tow or otherwise  assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar contrivance, must be  careful and prudent in their operation and keep at a reasonable distance  from persons and property so as not to endanger the life or property of any  person.D. No person may operate or manipulate any vessel, tow rope or other  device by which the direction or location of water skis, aquaplane, or  similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause the  water skis, aquaplane, or similar device, or any persons thereon to collide  with or strike against any person or object, except ski jumps, buoys and  like objects normally used in competitive or recreational skiing.E. The operator of any watercraft that is towing a person or persons shall display on the watercraft a bright or brilliant orange flag measuring not less than 12 inches per side.  The flag shall be displayed at the highest point of the area surrounding the boat's helm as to be visible from all directions, continuously, while the person or persons being towed depart the boat in preparation for towing and until reentry into the boat when the activity has ceased.  Display of the flag for purposes other than the activity described in this Section is prohibited. (Source: P.A. 98-697, eff. 1-1-15.)
625 ILCS 45/5-15
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-10)Sec. 5-15.     Regattas and races.     A. The Department may authorize the holding of regattas, motorboat or  other boat races on any waters of this State. It shall adopt and may, from  time to time, amend regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and  other vessels and persons thereon, either observers or participants.  Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race is proposed to be held,  the person in charge thereof, shall, at least 30 days prior thereto, file  an application with the Department for permission to hold such regatta,  motorboat or other boat race. The application shall set forth the date,  time and location where it is proposed to hold such regatta, motorboat or  other boat race and it shall not be conducted without authorization of the  Department in writing.B.  When a regatta, motorboat or other boat race authorized or proposed to  be authorized under subsection A of this Section is to be held on a body of  water owned and operated by a unit of local government, the unit of local  government may schedule those events, but only after adopting an ordinance  providing for such scheduling and filing it with the Department.C. The provisions of this Section do not exempt any person from  compliance with applicable Federal law or regulation, but nothing contained  herein may be construed to require the securing of a State permit pursuant  to this Section if a permit therefor has been obtained from an authorized  agency of the United States.    (Source: P.A. 84-559.)
625 ILCS 45/5-16a
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 625 - VEHICLES|625 ILCS 45/ - Boat Registration and Safety Act.|Article V - Operation Of Motorboats

 (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-11a)Sec. 5-16a. Admissibility of chemical tests of blood,  other bodily substance, or urine conducted in the regular course of providing emergency medical  treatment.(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the written results of  blood,  other bodily substance, or urine alcohol and drug tests conducted upon persons receiving medical treatment in a  hospital emergency room are admissible in evidence as a business record  exception to the hearsay rule only in prosecutions for any violation of  Section 5-16 of this Act or a similar provision of a local  ordinance or in prosecutions for reckless homicide brought under the Criminal  Code of 1961 or the Criminal Code of 2012, when:(1) the chemical tests performed upon an individual's     blood,  other bodily substance, or urine were ordered in the regular course of providing emergency treatment and not at the request of law enforcement authorities; and(2) the chemical tests performed upon an individual's     blood,  other bodily substance, or urine were performed by the laboratory routinely used by the hospital.Results of  chemical tests performed upon an individual's blood,  other bodily substance, or urine are admissible into  evidence regardless of the time that the records were prepared.(b) The confidentiality provisions of law pertaining to medical records  and medical treatment shall not be applicable with regard to chemical  tests performed upon an individual's blood,  other bodily substance, or urine under the provisions of  this Section in prosecutions as  specified in subsection (a) of this Section.  No person shall be liable for  civil damages as a result of the evidentiary use of the results of chemical  testing of an individual's blood,  other bodily substance, or urine under this Section or as a result of that person's testimony made  available under this Section.  (Source: P.A. 99-697, eff. 7-29-16.)