(A) Whoever violates a provision of this chapter, or a rule adopted thereunder, for which penalty is otherwise provided, is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(R.C. § 1547.99(C))
(B) The sentencing court, in addition to the penalty provided under this chapter for a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under it that involves a powercraft powered by more than ten horsepower and that, in the opinion of the court, involves a threat to the safety of persons or property, shall order the offender to complete successfully a boating course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators before the offender is allowed to operate a powercraft powered by more than ten horsepower on the waters in this state. Violation of a court order entered under this division is punishable as contempt under R.C. Chapter 2705.
(R.C. § 1547.99(L)) (Rev. 2002)