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§ 95.086 NEGLIGENT CRIPPLING OR DEATH.
   A person who, by the operation of any vessel at an immoderate rate of speed or in a careless, reckless or negligent manner, but not willfully or wantonly, injures so as to cripple or cause the death of another is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-100) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
CAPACITIES
§ 95.100 INSPECTION OF WATERCRAFT AND EQUIPMENT.
   (A)   Watercraft subject to this chapter shall be:
      (1)   Of sound and substantial construction and in good seaworthy condition;
      (2)   Equipped by the livery operator with oars and paddles, as hereinafter provided, which shall be of sturdy construction and without holes, large chips or cracks which will diminish their operation effectiveness, or structural strength. This division (A)(2) applies to all watercraft, including those propelled by machinery or sail. Watercraft with oarlock sockets shall be equipped with not less than two oars and two oarlock horns. Watercraft without oarlock sockets shall be equipped with not less than two paddles;
      (3)   Equipped by the livery operator with an anchor of sufficient size and weight and an anchor line of sufficient strength and length to accommodate the watercraft in normal depth of the waters on which it is to be used. This requirement does not apply to canoes;
      (4)   Equipped by the livery operator with one life-saving cushion or other approved life-saving device, in good condition, per person. Life-saving equipment shall be of the type approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and shall bear a stamp or label indicating such approval. Other equipment currently prescribed by law shall also be carried on board; and
      (5)   Provided with sufficient buoyancy to keep the watercraft from sinking when it is filled with water and passengers are clinging to it if the aggregate weight of motor, passengers, and equipment carried in or attached to the watercraft does not exceed its maximum weight capacity, as determined by the maximum weight capacity formula contained in these rules.
   (B)   Pontoon boats shall meet the following deck requirements.
      (1)   The deck shall not exceed the width at the pontoons.
      (2)   The deck shall not be greater than six inches above the pontoons.
      (3)   The deck length within railings shall not be greater than 80% of pontoon length and shall not overhang the pontoons.
      (4)   The deck shall drain freely.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-161) (Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
§ 95.101 MAXIMUM CAPACITY TAGS.
   (A)   Generally.
      (1)   The sheriff of each county or any peace officer duly authorized by him or her shall issue to the owner, for each watercraft, a maximum capacity tag.
      (2)   This tag shall be placed by or in the presence of, the inspecting officer on the watercraft in such a location and manner as to be clearly visible and legible from the position designed or normally intended to be occupied by the operator of the watercraft when underway.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-162)
   (B)   Watercraft for use with outboard motors. The capacity tag for a watercraft for use with an outboard motor shall contain:
      (1)   The total weight of persons, motor, gear and other articles placed aboard which the watercraft is capable of carrying with safety under normal conditions;
      (2)   The recommended number of persons commensurate with the weight capacity of the watercraft at a presumed weight of 150 pounds per person;
      (3)   The maximum horsepower of the motor the watercraft is designed or intended to accommodate; and
      (4)   A notice that the information appearing on the capacity tag applies under normal conditions and that the weight of the outboard motor and its associated equipment is considered to be part of the weight capacity.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-163)
   (C)   Watercraft not for use with outboard motors. The capacity tag for a watercraft not for use with an outboard motor, such as a canoe, rowboat, inboard boat or inboard-outboard boat shall contain:
      (1)   The total weight of persons, gear and other articles placed aboard which the watercraft is capable of carrying with safety under normal conditions;
      (2)   The recommended number of persons commensurate with the weight capacity of the watercraft at a presumed weight of 150 pounds per person; and
      (3)   A notice that the information appearing on the capacity plate applies under normal conditions.
(Prior Code, § 21.5-164)
(Ord. 1048, passed 5-18-1998) Penalty, see § 95.999
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