Section 33-5-27
Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments and exhibitions.
(a) The commissioner shall adopt and may from time to time amend regulations concerning the safety of vessels and persons thereon, either observers of or participants, in any regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition.
(b) Any person or organization sponsoring a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition shall be responsible for providing adequate protection from marine traffic interference and hazards.
(Acts 1959, No. 576, p. 1442, §25.)