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Danville, OH Code of Ordinances
DANVILLE, OH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
OHIO LEGISLATIVE HISTORY REFERENCES - TITLE IX
CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS
CHAPTER 91: FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES, FIRE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 92: INTOXICATING LIQUORS
CHAPTER 93: NUISANCES
CHAPTER 94: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 95: UNCLAIMED AND ABANDONED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 96: WATERCRAFT
§ 96.01 DEFINITIONS; APPLICABILITY.
§ 96.02 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT ORDER; FLEEING.
§ 96.03 DUTY UPON APPROACH OF LAW ENFORCEMENT VESSEL.
§ 96.04 FLASHING LIGHTS PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 96.05 SIREN PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 96.06 REGULATIONS FOR OPERATION AND RENTAL OF POWERCRAFT OF MORE THAN TEN HORSEPOWER.
§ 96.07 RESTRICTIONS ON CHILD OPERATORS; DUTY OF SUPERVISORY ADULT.
§ 96.08 RECKLESS OPERATION; MAINTAINING SUFFICIENT CONTROL; WAKES RESTRICTED.
§ 96.09 UNSAFE CONDITIONS.
§ 96.10 MARKING OF BATHING AND VESSEL AREAS.
§ 96.11 MOORING PROHIBITED IN CERTAIN AREAS.
§ 96.12 OPERATING UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PROHIBITED.
§ 96.13 IMPLIED CONSENT.
§ 96.14 INCAPACITATED OPERATORS PROHIBITED.
§ 96.15 WATER SKIING CONFINED TO SKI ZONES.
§ 96.16 OBSERVER REQUIRED WHEN TOWING SKIER.
§ 96.17 WATER SKIING AFTER DARK PROHIBITED.
§ 96.18 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE REQUIRED FOR TOWED PERSON.
§ 96.19 SKI JUMPS PROHIBITED.
§ 96.20 PERMIT FOR SPECIAL WATER EVENTS.
§ 96.21 SALE OF SINGLE CELLED INFLATABLE VESSELS PROHIBITED.
§ 96.22 SITTING, STANDING, WALKING ON MOVING VESSELS RESTRICTED.
§ 96.23 ENGINE WARM-UP REQUIRED.
§ 96.24 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER TEN.
§ 96.25 OPERATION WITHOUT PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES PROHIBITED.
§ 96.26 DISTRESS SIGNAL OR FLAG REQUIRED.
§ 96.27 ANCHOR REQUIREMENTS.
§ 96.28 SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
§ 96.29 BACKFIRE FLAME CONTROL DEVICE REQUIRED.
§ 96.30 VENTILATION REQUIREMENT ON POWERCRAFT.
§ 96.31 ABANDONMENT OF JUNK VESSELS OR OUTBOARD MOTORS.
§ 96.32 EXHAUST MUFFLER REQUIRED; NOISE LEVELS; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 96.33 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ON RENTAL VESSELS.
§ 96.34 CAPACITY PLATE.
§ 96.35 LITTERING PROHIBITED.
§ 96.36 DWELLINGS: SANITARY SYSTEMS.
§ 96.37 PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF NEGLIGENCE.
§ 96.38 REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATING PERSONAL WATERCRAFT.
§ 96.39 NUMBERING.
§ 96.40 REGISTRATION.
§ 96.41 TAGS INDICATING EXPIRATION DATE; ATTACHMENT OF IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
§ 96.42 ALTERING OF SERIAL NUMBERS; FALSE INFORMATION PROHIBITED.
§ 96.43 ACCIDENT REPORTS.
§ 96.44 ENFORCEMENT.
§ 96.45 FIREARMS OFFENSES; SIGNALING DEVICES.
§ 96.46 TAMPERING WITH NAVIGATION AID OR VESSEL PROHIBITED.
§ 96.47 CERTIFICATE OF TITLE; EXCEPTIONS.
§ 96.48 MANUFACTURER’S OR IMPORTER’S CERTIFICATE.
§ 96.49 PROHIBITIONS RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF TITLE.
§ 96.50 PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.
§ 96.99 PENALTY.
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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§ 96.21 SALE OF SINGLE CELLED INFLATABLE VESSELS PROHIBITED.
   No person shall use or offer for use on the waters in this municipality any inflatable vessel made of canvas, rubber, synthetic rubber, or vinyl plastic unless the inflatable vessel is of multiple air cell or compartment construction and is capable of remaining afloat if one air cell or compartment is punctured or collapsed.
(R.C. § 1547.21) (Rev. 2002) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.22 SITTING, STANDING, WALKING ON MOVING VESSELS RESTRICTED.
   (A)   No occupant of any vessel underway on the waters in this municipality shall sit, stand, or walk upon any portion of the vessel not specifically designed for that movement, except when immediately necessary for the safe and reasonable navigation or operation of the vessel. No operator of a vessel underway on the waters in this municipality shall allow any occupant of the vessel to sit, stand, or walk on any portion of the vessel underway not specifically designed for that use, except when immediately necessary for the safe and reasonable navigation or operation of the vessel.
   (B)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this municipality in violation of this section.
(R.C. § 1547.22) (Rev. 2002) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.23 ENGINE WARM-UP REQUIRED.
   The pilot or engineer of any powercraft for hire to carry passengers shall not permit passengers to come aboard before the engine of such powercraft has been permitted to run for a minimum of two minutes.
(R.C. § 1547.23) (Rev. 2002) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.24 PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER TEN.
   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel under 18 feet in length while there is present in the vessel any person under ten years of age, not wearing a Coast Guard approved wearable personal flotation device in good and serviceable condition of appropriate size securely attached to the person under ten years of age.
(R.C. § 1547.24) (Rev. 2017) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.25 OPERATION WITHOUT PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES PROHIBITED.
   (A)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel, other than a vessel exempted by rules, on the waters in this municipality:
      (1)   That is 16 feet or greater in length without carrying aboard one wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard and one throwable personal flotation device;
      (2)   That is less than 16 feet in length, including paddlecraft of any length, without carrying aboard one wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard.
   (B)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any commercial vessel on the waters in this municipality:
      (1)   That is less than 40 feet in length and is not carrying persons for hire without carrying aboard at least one wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard;
      (2)   That is carrying persons for hire or is 40 feet in length or longer and is not carrying persons for hire without carrying aboard at least one type one wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard that complies with all of the following:
         (a)   It is designed to support the person wearing the wearable personal flotation device in the water in an upright or slightly backward position and provides support to the head so that the face of an unconscious or exhausted person is held above the water.
         (b)   It is capable of turning the person wearing the wearable personal flotation device, upon entering the water, to a safe flotation position.
         (c)   It is capable of being worn inside out.
         (d)   It is capable of supporting a minimum of 22 pounds in fresh water for 48 hours.
         (e)   It is a highly visible color.
      (3)   That is 26 feet in length or longer without carrying aboard at least one throwable personal flotation device in addition to the applicable requirements of divisions (B)(1) and (B)(2) of this section.
   (C)   Each personal flotation device carried aboard a vessel, including a commercial vessel, pursuant to this section shall be Coast Guard approved and in good and serviceable condition, of appropriate size for the wearer, and readily accessible to each person aboard the vessel at all times, and used in accordance with any requirements on its approval label or in accordance with requirements in its owner’s manual if the approval label refers to such a manual.
   (D)   A personal flotation device shall not be used in a manner that is inconsistent with any limitations or restrictions related to federal approval under 46 C.F.R. 160 or special instructions for use provided by the manufacturer. Appropriate use shall be indicated on the label of an approved personal flotation device.
   (E)   As used in this section, COMMERCIAL VESSEL means any vessel used in the carriage of any person or property for a valuable consideration whether flowing directly or indirectly from the owner, partner, or agent or any other person interested in the vessel. The phrase does not include any vessel that is manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial use or that is leased, rented, or chartered to another for noncommercial use.
(R.C. § 1547.25) (Rev. 2024)
   (F)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree.
(R.C. § 1547.99(F)) (Rev. 2002)
§ 96.26 DISTRESS SIGNAL OR FLAG REQUIRED.
   (A)   No person shall operate on the waters of Lake Erie or the immediately connecting bays, harbors, and anchorage areas at any time a vessel that is 16 or more feet in length or any vessel carrying six or fewer passengers for hire without carrying Coast Guard approved visual distress signals for both day and night use.
   (B)   No person shall operate upon the waters of Lake Erie or the immediately connecting bays, harbors, and anchorage areas during the period from sunset to sunrise according to local time any of the following without carrying Coast Guard approved visual distress signals for night use:
      (1)   A vessel less than 16 feet in length;
      (2)   A vessel competing in an organized marine parade, race, regatta, or similar event;
      (3)   A manually propelled vessel;
      (4)   A sailboat less than 26 feet in length with completely open construction and without propulsion machinery.
   (C)   No person shall operate a vessel on the waters in this state other than Lake Erie or the immediately connecting bays, harbors, and anchorage areas unless the vessel carries either a distress flag at least two feet square and international orange in color or a Coast Guard approved daytime distress signal.
   (D)   No person shall display any distress signal unless a vessel or a person is in distress and in need of help.
   (E)   Divisions (A) and (C) of this section do not apply to any of the following:
      (1)   Vessels competing in an organized marine parade, race, regatta, or similar event;
      (2)   Manually propelled vessels;
      (3)   Sailboats less than 26 feet in length with completely open construction and without propulsion machinery.
   (F)   The distress signals required by this section shall be in good and serviceable condition, readily accessible, and of the type and quantities required by regulations adopted under 46 U.S.C. § 4302, as amended.
   (G)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this municipality in violation of this section.
(R.C. § 1547.251) (Rev. 2002) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.27 ANCHOR REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   All watercraft, except sailboats less than 16 feet long having a cockpit depth of less than 12 inches and except canoes, shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor the watercraft securely. The Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft, by rule, may exempt other types of watercraft from this section after determining that carrying such an anchor and line would constitute a hazard.
   (B)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft on the waters in this municipality in violation of this section.
(R.C. § 1547.26) (Rev. 2017) Penalty, see § 96.99
§ 96.28 SPECIFICATION FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
   (A)   Except those powercraft less than 26 feet in length designed for use with an outboard motor, of open construction that is not capable of entrapping explosive or flammable gases or vapors, and not carrying passengers for hire, all powercraft shall carry fire extinguishers as prescribed in this section. The fire extinguishers shall be capable of extinguishing a burning gasoline fire, shall be in such condition as to be ready for immediate and effective use, and shall comply with minimum or higher standards for such extinguishers then prevailing as prescribed by the United States coast guard.
   (B)   Except for vessels subject to exemptions listed in 33 C.F.R. § 175.380 or § 175.390, any vessel not equipped with fixed fire extinguishing systems in machinery spaces shall carry the following:
      (1)   Class A and Class 1 powercraft shall carry at least one 5-B portable fire extinguisher.
      (2)   Class 2 powercraft shall carry at least two 5-B portable fire extinguishers or at least one 20-B portable fire extinguisher.
      (3)   Class 3 powercraft shall carry at least three 5-B portable fire extinguishers, or at least one 5-B portable and one 20-B portable fire extinguishers.
      (4)   Class 4 powercraft shall carry the number and type of 20-B portable fire extinguishers specified by gross tonnage as prescribed by 33 C.F.R. Part 175, Subpart E.
   (C)   All portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers for use on a vessel shall:
      (1)   Be on board the vessel and be readily accessible;
      (2)   Be of an approved type;
      (3)   Not be expired or appear to have been previously used;
      (4)   Be maintained in good and serviceable working condition. As used in division (C)(4) of this section, “good and serviceable working condition” means all of the following:
         (a)   If the fire extinguisher has a pressure gauge or indicator, the reading or indicator is in the operable range or position;
         (b)   The fire extinguisher’s lock pin is firmly in place;
         (c)   The fire extinguisher’s discharge nozzle is clean and free of obstruction;
         (d)   The fire extinguisher does not show visible signs of significant corrosion or damage.
   (D)   No person shall operate or permit to be operated on the waters in this municipality any powercraft that does not comply with this section.
(R.C. § 1547.27) (Rev. 2024) Penalty, see § 96.99
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