(a) All watercraft, except sailboats less than sixteen feet long having a cockpit depth of less than twelve inches and except canoes, shall carry an anchor and line of sufficient weight and length to anchor such watercraft securely. The Director of Public Service Safety may, by rule, exempt other types of watercraft from this section if he or she determines that carrying such anchor and line would constitute a hazard.
All powercraft of Class 1 in operation shall carry one mouth, hand or power operated whistle audible at least one-half mile.
All powercraft of Class 2 in operation shall carry one hand or power operated whistle audible at least one mile and one bell which, when struck, produces a clear bell-like tone of full round characteristic.
All powercraft of Class 3 in operation shall carry one power operated whistle audible at least one mile and one bell which, when struck, produces a clear bell-like tone of full round characteristic. (ORC 1547.26)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. Punishment shall be as provided in Section 698.02. (ORC 1547.99(C))