CHAPTER 448: WATERCRAFT
Section
448.01   Definitions; applicability.
448.02   Flashing lights prohibited; exceptions.
448.03   Siren prohibited; exceptions.
448.04   Regulations for operation of powercraft of more than ten horsepower.
448.05   Restrictions on child operators; duty of supervisory adult.
448.06   Reckless operation; maintaining sufficient control; wakes restricted.
448.07   Unsafe conditions.
448.08   Marking of bathing and vessel areas.
448.09   Mooring prohibited in certain areas.
448.10   Operating under influence of alcohol or drugs prohibited.
448.11   Implied consent.
448.12   Incapacitated operators prohibited.
448.13   Water skiing confined to ski zones.
448.14   Observer required when towing skier.
448.15   Water skiing after dark prohibited.
448.16   Personal flotation device required for towed person.
448.17   Ski jumps prohibited.
448.18   Permit for special water events.
448.19   Sale of single celled inflatable vessels prohibited.
448.20   Sitting, standing, walking on moving vessels restricted.
448.21   Engine warm-up required.
448.22   Personal flotation devices for children under ten.
448.23   Operation without personal flotation devices prohibited.
448.24   Distress signal or flag required.
448.25   Anchor requirements.
448.26   Specification for fire extinguishers.
448.27   Backfire flame control device required.
448.28   Ventilation requirement on powercraft.
448.29   Abandonment of junk vessels or outboard motors.
448.30   Exhaust muffler required; noise levels; exceptions.
448.31   Safety equipment on rental vessels.
448.32   Capacity plate.
448.33   Dwellings; sanitary systems.
448.34   Prima facie evidence of negligence.
448.35   Requirements for operating personal watercraft.
448.36   Numbering.
448.37   Registration.
448.38   Altering of serial numbers; false information prohibited.
448.39   Accident reports.
448.40   Enforcement.
448.41   Certificate of title; exceptions.
448.42   Manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate.
448.43   Prohibitions.
448.44   Permanently displayed hull identification number.
448.45   Firearms offenses; signaling devices.
448.46   Tampering with navigation aid or vessel prohibited.
448.99   Penalty.
Cross-references:
   Polluting watercourses, see § 660.04
   Unauthorized use of a vehicle, see § 642.04
Statutory reference:
   Watercraft, see R.C. Chs. 1547 and 1548