CHAPTER 383
Watercraft Operation
383.01   Definitions.
383.02   Vessels to carry lights.
383.03   Flashing lights prohibited; exceptions.
383.04   Siren prohibited; exceptions.
383.05   (Reserved).
383.06   Restrictions on child operators; duty of supervisory adult.
383.07   Reckless or unsafe operation.
383.08   Operation in restricted areas.
383.09   Mooring prohibited in certain areas.
383.10   Incapacitated operators prohibited.
383.11   Water skiing confined to ski or open zones.
383.12   Observer required when towing skier.
383.13   Water skiing after dark prohibited without permit.
383.14   Personal flotation device required for towed person.
383.15   Ski jump prohibited without permit.
383.16   Permission required to conduct special water events.
383.17   Sale of single-celled inflatable vessel.
383.18   Sitting, standing or walking on moving vessel restricted.
383.19   Engine warm-up required for certain commercial watercraft.
383.20   Life jackets required for children on small vessels.
383.21   Operation without personal flotation devices prohibited.
383.22   Distress signals and flag required.
383.23   Anchor and line required; exception.
383.24   Exhaust muffler required.
383.25   Littering prohibited.
383.26   Craft used as dwellings unlawful if nuisance created.
383.27   Discharging sanitary systems prohibited; exception.
383.28   Proper look-out required.
383.29   Safe speed.
383.30   Risk of collision.
383.31   Action to avoid collision.
383.32   Narrow channels.
383.33   Vessel traffic services.
383.34   Sailing vessels.
383.35   Overtaking.
383.36   Head-on situation.
383.37   Crossing situation.
383.38   Action by give-way vessel.
383.39   Action by stand-on vessel.
383.40   Responsibilities between vessels.
383.41   Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.
383.99   Penalty.
 
CROSS REFERENCES
See sectional histories for similar State law
Power to regulate - see Ohio R.C. 1547.61
Public docks - see S.U. & P.S. Ch. 937