(a) Ride on that portion of the motorboat while the motorboat is under way at any speed; or
(b) Be pulled by the motorboat while holding on to any portion of the motorboat that is located aft of the transom, including a step, ladder, platform or deck.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person may operate a motorboat or have the motorboat engine idle with a person holding on to or occupying for a brief period of time a step, ladder, platform or deck that is located aft of the transom if that person is:
(a) Assisting in the docking or departure of the motorboat;
(b) Exiting or entering the motorboat; or
(c) Engaging in law enforcement activities. [2005 c.299 §2]