(a) No person shall ride or attempt to ride upon one or more water skis, a surfboard or similar device without wearing an adequate and effective Coast Guard approved type one, two or three personal flotation device, in good and serviceable condition and of appropriate size, except upon special permit issued by the Municipality.
(b) No person shall engage or attempt to engage in barefoot skiing without wearing an adequate and effective Coast Guard approved type one, two or three personal flotation device, in good and serviceable condition and of appropriate size, or a wet suit specifically designed for barefoot skiing
(c) No operator of a vessel shall tow any person who fails to comply with subsection (a) or (b) hereof. (ORC 1547.18)