OHIO SPECIFIC OHIO SPECIFIC BOATING LAWSBOATING LAWSOhio Revised Code 1547 & 1548 Ohio Revised Code 1547 & 1548 Ohio Administrative Code 1501Ohio Administrative Code 1501

Ohio SpecificBoating Law Program

Disclaimer:Disclaimer: This program does not cover Ohio boating This program does not cover Ohio boating

laws which are also Federal boating laws.laws which are also Federal boating laws.

This program presents Ohio boating laws in a This program presents Ohio boating laws in a summarizedsummarized form. form.

This program This program does not present all boating does not present all boating lawslaws in their entirety. in their entirety.

Laws are Laws are subject to changesubject to change. The operator of a . The operator of a vessel is responsible for compliance with any vessel is responsible for compliance with any laws updated after completion of this course.laws updated after completion of this course.

Prepared by:Prepared by:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Watercraftwww.ohiodnr.com

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Watercraftwww.ohiodnr.com

OHIO REGISTRATIONOHIO REGISTRATION& TITLING LAWS& TITLING LAWSOhio Revised Code 1547 & 1548 Ohio Revised Code 1547 & 1548 Ohio Administrative Code 1501Ohio Administrative Code 1501

Titles Titles (ORC 1548.03 & 1548.01)(ORC 1548.03 & 1548.01)

A title is required to sell or buy any:A title is required to sell or buy any:

watercraft watercraft 1414 feet or greater feet or greater in length in length

watercraft watercraft less than less than 1414 feet feet with a permanently with a permanently affixed (built in) motor ofaffixed (built in) motor of 1010 HP or greater HP or greater

outboard motor outboard motor 1010 HP or greater HP or greater

Exemptions:Exemptions:

canoes and kayakscanoes and kayaks of any length of any length

watercraft less than 14 feet without a permanently watercraft less than 14 feet without a permanently affixed motor of 10 HP or greateraffixed motor of 10 HP or greater

vessels documented by the US Coast Guardvessels documented by the US Coast Guard

Registration Required Registration Required (ORC 1547.531)(ORC 1547.531)

No person shall operate No person shall operate any watercraftany watercraft without a without a valid registration.valid registration.

Evidence of registrationEvidence of registrationis shown by displaying twois shown by displaying twoissued issued tagstags. . (ORC 1547.57)(ORC 1547.57)

The registration The registration certificatecertificatemust be carried on boardmust be carried on boardthe vessel. the vessel. (ORC 1547.54)(ORC 1547.54)

2008EXPIRES

MARCH 1000000

Registration Required Registration Required (ORC 1547.531)(ORC 1547.531)

If a If a vessel requiring a titlevessel requiring a title is transferred to a new is transferred to a new owner it may be operated without registration for owner it may be operated without registration for 45 days45 days provided the new owner carries aboard : provided the new owner carries aboard :

a temporary watercraft registration, ORa temporary watercraft registration, OR

a bill of sale from a watercraft dealer that a bill of sale from a watercraft dealer that meets specific requirements allowing it to meets specific requirements allowing it to serve as a temporary registrationserve as a temporary registration

Dealer Bill of SaleThis is not the wording you would find on an actual Dealer Bill of Sale

but that should not matter because the type is so small nobody can actually read it unless they are messing around and zooming in on this slide when

it is completely unnecessary. Get back to work!

Temporary Watercraft Registration

Display of Number Display of Number (OAC 1501:47-1-07 & ORC 1547.57)(OAC 1501:47-1-07 & ORC 1547.57)

The numbers are in three parts beginning with “OH”:The numbers are in three parts beginning with “OH”: read from left to rightread from left to right on each side of the forward on each side of the forward

half of the watercrafthalf of the watercraft block charactersblock characters at least at least 3 inches3 inches high high clearly clearly visible and legiblevisible and legible color must contrastcolor must contrast the color of the background the color of the background numbers and letters separated by a numbers and letters separated by a hyphen or hyphen or

spacespace

No other numerals or letters may be displayedNo other numerals or letters may be displayed

OH 1234 AB or OH-1234-AB

Display of Tags Display of Tags (ORC 1547.57)(ORC 1547.57)

Attach the two issued tags :Attach the two issued tags :

on each side of the bowon each side of the bow

sixsix inches toward the stern from the number inches toward the stern from the number

Tags must be visible and affixed prior to operation.Tags must be visible and affixed prior to operation.

OH 1234 AB6"

2008EXPIRES

Alternate Registration for Hand Alternate Registration for Hand Powered Vessel Powered Vessel (ORC 1547.54)(ORC 1547.54)

The owner of a hand powered canoe, rowboat or The owner of a hand powered canoe, rowboat or inflatable watercraft may choose either:inflatable watercraft may choose either:

A “traditional” registrationA “traditional” registration Watercraft will be numberedWatercraft will be numbered Display two square tagsDisplay two square tags Pay lesser feePay lesser fee

An “alternative” registrationAn “alternative” registration Watercraft is not numberedWatercraft is not numbered Display single rectangular tagDisplay single rectangular tag Pay higher feePay higher fee

2008EXPIRES

MARCH 1000000

Expiration Expiration (ORC 1547.54)(ORC 1547.54)

Registration certificates and tags are valid up to Registration certificates and tags are valid up to 33 yearsyears and and expire on expire on March 1March 1 of the year indicated. of the year indicated.

Expires March 1

2008EXPIRES

MARCH 1

000000

Valid 3 Years

Expiration Expiration (ORC 1547.57)(ORC 1547.57)

All tags shall be removed when they expire.All tags shall be removed when they expire.

OH 1234 AB2002EXPIRED

1996EXPIRED

1993EXPIRED

1990EXPIRED

1999EXPIRED

2005EXPIRES

OHIOOHIOREQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

FOR WEARING PFDsFOR WEARING PFDsOhio Revised Code 1547Ohio Revised Code 1547

Children under 10 must wear PFDChildren under 10 must wear PFD(ORC 1547.24)(ORC 1547.24)

No person shall operate or permitNo person shall operate or permitoperation of any operation of any vessel under vessel under 1818 feet feetlong with a long with a child less than child less than 1010 years yearsof age not wearing a PFD.of age not wearing a PFD.

The PFD must be :The PFD must be :

USCG approved Type I, II, or IIIUSCG approved Type I, II, or III

good and serviceable conditiongood and serviceable condition

appropriate sizeappropriate size

securely attachedsecurely attached

PFDs Required for Skiers PFDs Required for Skiers (ORC 1547.18)(ORC 1547.18)

No person shall ride No person shall ride water-skiswater-skis, surfboards, , surfboards, inflatable devices (such as inflatable devices (such as tubestubes, etc.) or other , etc.) or other device being towed by a vessel without wearingdevice being towed by a vessel without wearinga PFD that is :a PFD that is :

USCG approved Type I, II, III or USCG approved Type I, II, III or *V*V

in good conditionin good condition

appropriate sizeappropriate size

No operator shall tow anyNo operator shall tow any person not wearing a PFD. person not wearing a PFD.

*Type V specifically designed *Type V specifically designed for water skiingfor water skiing

Personal Watercraft Personal Watercraft (ORC 1547.41)(ORC 1547.41)

No person shall operate a No person shall operate a personal watercraftpersonal watercraft unless each person aboard is wearing a PFD.unless each person aboard is wearing a PFD.

OHIO VESSEL OHIO VESSEL & EQUIPMENT & EQUIPMENT

REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTSOhio Revised Code 1547Ohio Revised Code 1547

Ohio Administrative Code 1501Ohio Administrative Code 1501

Ohio Specific RequirementsOhio Specific Requirements

The following state requirements are in addition The following state requirements are in addition to or vary from Federal requirementsto or vary from Federal requirements

Anchor and LineAnchor and Line

Visual Distress SignalsVisual Distress Signals(additional requirement on inland waters)(additional requirement on inland waters)

Engine Cutoff Switch LanyardEngine Cutoff Switch Lanyard

Muffling DeviceMuffling Device

Sanitary SystemsSanitary Systems(additional requirement on inland waters)(additional requirement on inland waters)

Anchor RequirementsAnchor Requirements(ORC 1547.26 & OAC 1501:47-1-11)(ORC 1547.26 & OAC 1501:47-1-11)

All watercraft shall carry an anchor and line of All watercraft shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient sufficient weightweight and and lengthlength to anchor securely. to anchor securely.

Exemptions:Exemptions:

vessels less than 14 feetvessels less than 14 feet

canoes or kayakscanoes or kayaks

sailboats less than 21 feetsailboats less than 21 feet

Required on all Ohio waters (Federal waters and inland lakes and streams)

Visual Distress Signals Visual Distress Signals (ORC 1547.251)(ORC 1547.251)

Lake Erie: Lake Erie: ((Same as Federal Requirements)

Vessel 16 feet or more -Vessel 16 feet or more - USCG approved USCG approved signals for signals for both both day and night use at all timesday and night use at all times

Vessel less than 16 feet -Vessel less than 16 feet - USCG approved USCG approved signals for night use when operating between signals for night use when operating between sunset and sunrisesunset and sunrise

Ohio water other than Lake Erie:Ohio water other than Lake Erie:

a distress flag at least two feet square and a distress flag at least two feet square and international international orangeorange in color in color oror a USCG a USCG approved approved daytimedaytime distress signal distress signal

Ohio law requires a day signal on all waters other than Lake Erie

Distress Signals Distress Signals (ORC 1547.251)(ORC 1547.251)

Exemptions for Exemptions for waters other than Lake Erie:waters other than Lake Erie:

vessels in an organized marine event, race, vessels in an organized marine event, race, etc.etc.

manually propelled vesselsmanually propelled vessels

sailboats less than 26 feet with completely sailboats less than 26 feet with completely open construction and without a motoropen construction and without a motor

Exemptions for Exemptions for Lake Erie:Lake Erie:

same as above except an approved night same as above except an approved night signal must be carried between sunset and signal must be carried between sunset and sunrisesunrise

Distress Signaling Device Distress Signaling Device Prohibitions Prohibitions (ORC 1547.69)(ORC 1547.69)

No person shall transport or possess a No person shall transport or possess a loadedloaded signaling device other than immediately prior to signaling device other than immediately prior to discharge for giving a visual distress signal.discharge for giving a visual distress signal.

Some states and Canada may consider pistol Some states and Canada may consider pistol launchers a firearm and restrict or prohibit their launchers a firearm and restrict or prohibit their use. Check with local authorities.use. Check with local authorities.

USCG Approved

Engine Cutoff Lanyard Engine Cutoff Lanyard (ORC 1547.41)(ORC 1547.41)

A person operating a A person operating a personal watercraftpersonal watercraft (PWC) (PWC) equipped with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch equipped with a lanyard type engine cutoff switch shall shall attachattach the lanyard to their person, clothing the lanyard to their person, clothing or PFD as appropriate.or PFD as appropriate.

Engine CutoffSwitch Lanyard

Required on all Ohio waters

Exhaust Muffler Required Exhaust Muffler Required (ORC 1547.31)(ORC 1547.31)

Powercraft shall be equipped with a muffler system Powercraft shall be equipped with a muffler system that is:that is: in good working orderin good working order in constant operationin constant operation effectively installed to prevent effectively installed to prevent excessiveexcessive or or

unusual noiseunusual noise

No person shall No person shall removeremove, alter or modify a muffler in , alter or modify a muffler in a way that prevents compliance with the law.a way that prevents compliance with the law.

Required on all Ohio waters

Vessel Sanitary Systems Vessel Sanitary Systems (ORC 1547.33)(ORC 1547.33)

Except on Lake Erie, Muskingum River and Ohio Except on Lake Erie, Muskingum River and Ohio River no person shall River no person shall launchlaunch any vessel with a any vessel with a sink, toilet, or sanitary system sink, toilet, or sanitary system capablecapable of of discharging wastes into the water.discharging wastes into the water.

Any sink, toilet, or sanitary system shall be Any sink, toilet, or sanitary system shall be removed, sealed or made to drain into a removed, sealed or made to drain into a tanktank that that can be carried or can be carried or pumpedpumped ashore for disposal in ashore for disposal in an approved sewage treatment works.an approved sewage treatment works.

Look for this standard sign at pump-out & dump stations.

OHIO OPERATING OHIO OPERATING LAWSLAWS

Ohio Revised Code 1547 Ohio Revised Code 1547 Ohio Administrative Code 1501Ohio Administrative Code 1501

Boating Course or Proficiency Boating Course or Proficiency Exam Certificate Exam Certificate (ORC 1547.05)(ORC 1547.05)

No person No person born on or after Jan. 1, born on or after Jan. 1, 19821982 shall shall operate a powercraft more than operate a powercraft more than 1010 hp hp unless they unless they have a certificate for either of the following:have a certificate for either of the following:

a boating a boating coursecourse approved by the National approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA)Administrators (NASBLA)

oror

a proficiency a proficiency examexam approved by the Ohio approved by the Ohio Division of WatercraftDivision of Watercraft

This is to certify that

Joe Boaterhas completed a

NASBLA approved boating education course

OHIO BOATER123 EAST MAIN STREETHOMETOWN, OH 43210

PE 01/01/00 01/01/82

Child Operators Child Operators (ORC 1547.06)(ORC 1547.06)

No person under No person under 1616 years of age shall operate a years of age shall operate a personal watercraft (except as provided below).personal watercraft (except as provided below).

A person A person 12 - 1512 - 15 may operate a personal may operate a personal watercraft if a supervising watercraft if a supervising person person 1818 or older is or older is aboardaboard..**

A person under A person under 1212 may not may not operate a personaloperate a personalwatercraft under any condition.watercraft under any condition.

Note: Adult supervisionNote: Adult supervisionof a child operatorof a child operatordoes not changedoes not changethe education the education course requirementcourse requirementfor the child operatorfor the child operator

Child Operators Child Operators (ORC 1547.06)(ORC 1547.06)

No person under No person under 1212 shall operate any vessel other shall operate any vessel other than a personal watercraft unless under the than a personal watercraft unless under the direct direct visual and audible supervisionvisual and audible supervision of a person over of a person over 1818..

If the vessel is more than If the vessel is more than 1010 horsepower horsepowerthe supervising person shall be the supervising person shall be aboardaboard the powercraft. the powercraft.

No supervising person shall No supervising person shall allow any violation of allow any violation of watercraft law.watercraft law.

NoteNote: Adult supervision: Adult supervisionof a child operatorof a child operatordoes not changedoes not changethe education the education course requirementcourse requirementfor the child operatorfor the child operator

Supervising Persons Supervising Persons (ORC 1547.06)(ORC 1547.06)

Persons supervising a child operating a boat Persons supervising a child operating a boat more than 10 horsepower must :more than 10 horsepower must :

have an education certificate ifhave an education certificate ifborn on or after Jan. 1, 1982born on or after Jan. 1, 1982

be at least 18 years oldbe at least 18 years old

Personal Watercraft Personal Watercraft (ORC 1547.41)(ORC 1547.41)

No person shall operate No person shall operate a personal watercrafta personal watercraftbetween between sunsetsunset and and sunrisesunrise..

No person who No person who ownsowns or has charge over or has charge over a personal watercraft a personal watercraft shall permit operation shall permit operation in violation of laws.in violation of laws.

Reckless Operation Reckless Operation (ORC 1547.07)(ORC 1547.07)

No person shall operate a vessel, water skis or No person shall operate a vessel, water skis or similar device:similar device:

carelesslycarelessly or heedlessly or heedlessly

without due without due cautioncaution

in disregard of the rights or in disregard of the rights or safetysafety of any of any person, vessel, or propertyperson, vessel, or property

at a rate of at a rate of speedspeed or in a manner to endanger or in a manner to endanger any person, vessel, or property.any person, vessel, or property.

Reckless Operation Reckless Operation (ORC 1547.07)(ORC 1547.07)

Unsafe operation includes:Unsafe operation includes:

becoming airbornebecoming airborne while crossing the wake of while crossing the wake of another vessel another vessel within within 100100 feet feet or unsafe distance or unsafe distance

operating at a speed or proximity to a vessel or operating at a speed or proximity to a vessel or person being towed so as to require either vessel person being towed so as to require either vessel to to swerveswerve to avoid collision to avoid collision

operating less than operating less than 200200 feet behind a water skier feet behind a water skier

weaving through congested weaving through congested traffictraffic

Load, Occupant, & Horsepower Limits Load, Occupant, & Horsepower Limits (ORC 1547.40)(ORC 1547.40)

No person shall operate a watercraft in excess of No person shall operate a watercraft in excess of anyany of the limits on the of the limits on the capacitycapacity plate. plate.

When no capacity plate exists,When no capacity plate exists, no person shall no person shall operate a watercraft if a reasonably prudent person operate a watercraft if a reasonably prudent person would believe the total would believe the total loadload or or horsepowerhorsepower has a has a risk of physical harm to persons or property.risk of physical harm to persons or property.

U.S. Coast Guard

MAXIMUM CAPACITIESXX PERSONS OR XXX LBS PERSONS

XXX LBS PERSONS, MOTORS & GEAR

XXX TOTAL HORSEPOWER

Restricted Areas Restricted Areas (ORC 1547.08)(ORC 1547.08)

No person shall operate a vesselNo person shall operate a vesselin a designated “in a designated “swimswim area” area” or area buoyed off as or area buoyed off as ““no boatsno boats””

NO

BOATS

SWIM

AREA

Restricted Areas Restricted Areas (ORC 1547.08)(ORC 1547.08)

No person shall operate a vesselNo person shall operate a vesselat greater than at greater than idle speedidle speed or orcreate a wake:create a wake:

in any area in any area buoyedbuoyed or marked or markedas “no wake” or “idle speed”as “no wake” or “idle speed”

within within 300300 feet feet of any marina, boat dock, gas of any marina, boat dock, gas dock, launch ramp, boat harbor, or harbordock, launch ramp, boat harbor, or harborentrance on Lake Erie or the Ohio Riverentrance on Lake Erie or the Ohio River

from sunset to sunrise betweenfrom sunset to sunrise betweenthe Dan Beard bridge and Brent the Dan Beard bridge and Brent Spence bridge on the Ohio RiverSpence bridge on the Ohio River(Downtown Cincinnati)(Downtown Cincinnati)

NO

WAKE

IDLE

SPEED

““Idle Speed” and “Wake”Idle Speed” and “Wake” Legal definitions:Legal definitions:

Idle SpeedIdle Speed - the - the slowestslowest possible speed possible speed needed to maintain steerage and needed to maintain steerage and maneuverability. maneuverability. (ORC 1547.01)(ORC 1547.01)

WakeWake - a track left in the water causing waves - a track left in the water causing waves that may cause discomfort,that may cause discomfort,injury, or damage to injury, or damage to persons, watercraft, or persons, watercraft, or property. property. (OAC 1501:47-3-14)(OAC 1501:47-3-14)

WAKE

Restricted Areas Restricted Areas (ORC 1547.08)(ORC 1547.08)

No person shall operate a vessel within No person shall operate a vessel within 300300 feet feet of an of an official diver’s flag unless tending the dive operation.official diver’s flag unless tending the dive operation.

DIVER’S FLAGDIVER’S FLAG

Displayed inDisplayed in

area of diversarea of divers

ALPHA FLAGALPHA FLAG

Displayed onDisplayed on

tender vesseltender vessel

Interference with Buoys Interference with Buoys (OAC 1501:47-1-10)(OAC 1501:47-1-10)

Obstructing a Waterway Obstructing a Waterway (OAC 1501:47-1-13)(OAC 1501:47-1-13)

No person shall tie a watercraft to or interfere No person shall tie a watercraft to or interfere with any buoy or other aid to navigation.with any buoy or other aid to navigation.

No person shall anchor, moor, tie-up, or raft off to No person shall anchor, moor, tie-up, or raft off to any vessel, dock, launch ramp, or structure so any vessel, dock, launch ramp, or structure so that the vessel blocks, impedes, or restricts other that the vessel blocks, impedes, or restricts other vessels.vessels.

Skiing Confined to Ski or Open Zone Skiing Confined to Ski or Open Zone (ORC 1547.14)(ORC 1547.14)

Any person on water skis or similar Any person on water skis or similar device or who barefoot skis, or any device or who barefoot skis, or any operator who tows a skier shall operator who tows a skier shall keep within a ski zone or keep within a ski zone or openopen zone. zone.(Except areas of Lake Erie and the Ohio River (Except areas of Lake Erie and the Ohio River where zones are not established)where zones are not established)

An open zone is a combined speed An open zone is a combined speed and ski zone.and ski zone.

ZONEZONE

SKISKI

ZONEZONE

OPENOPEN

WAKEWAKE

NONO

Observer Required when Towing Observer Required when Towing (ORC 1547.15)(ORC 1547.15)

Any person who tows a skier (or person on any Any person who tows a skier (or person on any other device) shall have a person aboard acting other device) shall have a person aboard acting as an observer who is age as an observer who is age tenten or older and who or older and who observes the skier at all times. observes the skier at all times.

The operator shall observe the approaching The operator shall observe the approaching traffictraffic at all times. at all times.

Water Skiing After Dark Prohibited Water Skiing After Dark Prohibited (ORC 1547.16)(ORC 1547.16)

No person shall water-ski or be towed on any other No person shall water-ski or be towed on any other device, or operate a vessel towing a person between device, or operate a vessel towing a person between sunsetsunset and and sunrisesunrise..

Use an official sunrise-sunset table for exact times. Use an official sunrise-sunset table for exact times.

Local rules may require:Local rules may require:

specific ski zonesspecific ski zones

specific traffic patternsspecific traffic patterns

maximum number of skiers permittedmaximum number of skiers permitted

ONEWAY

Sitting, Standing, Walking on Moving Sitting, Standing, Walking on Moving Vessels Restricted Vessels Restricted (ORC 1547.22)(ORC 1547.22)

No occupant of any vessel underway shall sit, No occupant of any vessel underway shall sit, stand, or walk on any area stand, or walk on any area not designednot designed for that for that movement except when immediately movement except when immediately necessary necessary for safe operation.for safe operation.

Operating Under the Influence of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Alcohol or Drugs (ORC 1547.11)(ORC 1547.11)

No person shall operate or be in physical control No person shall operate or be in physical control of any vessel, water skis or similar device if the of any vessel, water skis or similar device if the person is under the influence of person is under the influence of alcoholalcohol and/or and/or drugsdrugs..

KEELKEEL

HAULHAUL

ALEALE

Operating Under the Influence of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs Alcohol or Drugs (ORC 1547.11)(ORC 1547.11)

A Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of A Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08%.08% or more or more is legal proof of operating under the influence.is legal proof of operating under the influence.

A BAC A BAC less than .08%less than .08% is admissible in court is admissible in court along with other evidence of impairment to prove along with other evidence of impairment to prove operating under the influence.operating under the influence.

A BAC of A BAC of .02%.02% or more or more is legal proof for persons is legal proof for persons under 21under 21 years of age. years of age.

Complying with Officer, Yielding to Complying with Officer, Yielding to Enforcement VesselEnforcement Vessel(ORC 1547.13 & ORC 1547.131)(ORC 1547.13 & ORC 1547.131)

No person shall fail to comply with a lawful order of an No person shall fail to comply with a lawful order of an officer having authority to regulate the use of vessels.officer having authority to regulate the use of vessels.

A boat operator shall not elude or flee from an officer A boat operator shall not elude or flee from an officer after a visible or audible signal to stop.after a visible or audible signal to stop.

The operator of any vessel shall The operator of any vessel shall stopstop or give-way or give-way upon the approach of a law enforcement vessel with a upon the approach of a law enforcement vessel with a blue flashing light.blue flashing light.

Littering Prohibited Littering Prohibited (ORC 1547.49)(ORC 1547.49)

No operator or occupant shall No operator or occupant shall discard discard litterlitter improperly from any improperly from any vessel, vessel, regardless of regardless of intentintent..

No operator shall allow litter No operator shall allow litter to be discarded.to be discarded.

Vessel Accident Reports Vessel Accident Reports (ORC 1547.59)(ORC 1547.59)

The operator shall file a full report on a prescribed The operator shall file a full report on a prescribed form if an accident results in:form if an accident results in:

loss of loss of lifelife

injury requiring medical injury requiring medical treatment beyond treatment beyond first aidfirst aid

property damage in property damage in excess of excess of $500$500

If the operator is incapacitated If the operator is incapacitated an officer shall file the forman officer shall file the form

OHIO DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATIONOHIO DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS RULES AND REGULATIONS

Ohio Administrative CodeOhio Administrative CodeChapter 1501:47-3Chapter 1501:47-3

10 MPH Speed Limit 10 MPH Speed Limit (1501:47-3-08)(1501:47-3-08)

The speed limit for The speed limit for Ohio State Park lakesOhio State Park lakes is is 1010 mph between sunset and sunrise. mph between sunset and sunrise.

SPEEDLIMIT

10 MPHSUNSET TO

SUNRISE

No Wake Zones and Restricted Areas No Wake Zones and Restricted Areas (1501:47-3-14)(1501:47-3-14)

No person shall operate in a shore zone, danger zone No person shall operate in a shore zone, danger zone or a no wake zone at a speed that produces a wake.or a no wake zone at a speed that produces a wake.

A A “wake”“wake” is defined as a track left by a watercraft in is defined as a track left by a watercraft in the water causing the water causing waves that may cause discomfort, waves that may cause discomfort, injury, or damageinjury, or damage to persons, watercraft, or property. to persons, watercraft, or property.

NO

WAKE

DANGER

ROCK

No Wake Zones and Restricted Areas No Wake Zones and Restricted Areas (1501:47-3-14)(1501:47-3-14)

A A “shore zone”“shore zone” means an area of means an area of 300 feet300 feet width width lying parallel with the shoreline.lying parallel with the shoreline.

On the following lakes a “shore zone” is defined On the following lakes a “shore zone” is defined by a by a 100 foot100 foot width: Lake White, Salt Fork Lake, width: Lake White, Salt Fork Lake, Lake Loramie, Dillon Lake, and Delaware Lake.Lake Loramie, Dillon Lake, and Delaware Lake.

Shore Zone = 300 Feet

Swimming Prohibited from Watercraft Swimming Prohibited from Watercraft (1501:47-3-33)(1501:47-3-33)

No person shall swim, bathe, dive, or wade from No person shall swim, bathe, dive, or wade from any watercraft in any watercraft in Ohio State Park waterOhio State Park water except in except in officially designated boat swimming areas.officially designated boat swimming areas.

Intoxicating Beverage Intoxicating Beverage (1501:47-3-35)(1501:47-3-35)

No person shall overtly and publicly consume or No person shall overtly and publicly consume or display any beer or intoxicating liquor on a display any beer or intoxicating liquor on a watercraft on any watercraft on any Ohio State Park water.Ohio State Park water.

Local Rules And OrdinancesLocal Rules And Ordinances

Local jurisdictions may have additional boating laws.Local jurisdictions may have additional boating laws.

The operator of a vessel is obligated to know the laws.The operator of a vessel is obligated to know the laws.

Local rules may include:Local rules may include:

horsepower limitshorsepower limits

speed limitsspeed limits

vessel type or size restrictions vessel type or size restrictions

lake zoning or traffic patternslake zoning or traffic patterns

additional equipment requirementsadditional equipment requirements

Keep current on laws!Keep current on laws!The responsibility is yours!The responsibility is yours!

This program did not review all boating lawsThis program did not review all boating laws

Read the Read the Ohio Boat Operators GuideOhio Boat Operators Guide

Laws change, keep a current copyLaws change, keep a current copy

Visit ODNR at the boat showsVisit ODNR at the boat shows

Click on www.ohiodnr.com/watercraftClick on www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Watercraftwww.ohiodnr.com1-877-4BOATER

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Watercraftwww.ohiodnr.com1-877-4BOATER