CHAPTER 381
Watercraft Regulations
381.01   Definitions.
381.02   Flashing lights prohibited; exceptions.
381.03   Siren prohibited; exceptions.
381.04   Vessels to carry lights.
381.05   Proper look-out required.
381.06   Safe speed.
381.07   Risk of collision.
381.08   Action to avoid collision.
381.09   Narrow channels.
381.10   Vessel traffic services.
381.11   Sailing vessels.
381.12   Overtaking.
381.13   Head-on situation.
381.14   Crossing situation.
381.15   Action by give-way vessel.
381.16   Action by stand-on vessel.
381.17   Responsibilities between vessels.
381.18   Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.
381.19   Restrictions on child operators; duty of supervisory adult.
381.20   Reckless or unsafe operation.
381.21   Operation in restricted areas.
381.22   Mooring prohibited in certain areas.
381.23   Mooring restrictions in City.
381.24   Operation or physical control under influence of alcohol or drug; testing.
381.25   Incapacitated operators prohibited.
381.26   Failure to comply with law enforcement order; fleeing.
381.27   Duty upon approach of law enforcement vessel.
381.28   Water skiing confined to ski or open zones.
381.29   Observer required when towing skier.
381.30   Water skiing after dark prohibited.
381.31   Personal flotation device required for towed person.
381.32   Ski jumps prohibited.
381.33   Permission for conducting special water events.
381.34   Sale of single celled inflatable vessel prohibited.
381.35   Sitting, standing, walking on moving vessel restricted.
381.36   Engine warm-up required.
381.37   Children under 10 must wear appropriate size personal flotation device.
381.38   Operation without personal flotation devices prohibited.
381.39   Distress signals and flag required.
381.40   Anchor and line required; exception.
381.41   Fire extinguishers required on powercraft.
381.42   Backfire flame control device.
381.43   Ventilation required on powercraft.
381.44   Abandonment of vessel or motor without notice to law enforcement official prohibited.
381.45   Exhaust muffler required.
381.46   Vessel dwelling unlawful if a nuisance; exception.
381.47   Sink, toilet or sanitary system restrictions.
381.48   Requirements for operating personal watercraft.
381.49   Littering prohibited.
381.50   Firearms offenses; signaling devices.
381.51   Tampering offenses.
381.52   Enforcement.
381.99   Penalty.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
Watercraft and waterways - see Ohio R.C. Ch. 1547
Watercraft regulations - see Ohio Administrative Code Ch. 1501:47 et seq.