Equipment And Operation Of Watercraft

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Section
50-21-5

Short title.

Section
50-21-10

Definitions.

Section
50-21-20

Legislative declaration of policy.

Section
50-21-30

Watercraft laws and ordinances; application for special rules and regulations.

Section
50-21-35

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, Section 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).

Section
50-21-40

Administration of chapter.

Section
50-21-45

Administration of oaths; acknowledgment of signatures.

Section
50-21-50

Director and other personnel to carry out provisions of chapter; salary and terms of employment.

Section
50-21-60

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, Section 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).

Section
50-21-70

Limit on expenses and costs of administration.

Section
50-21-80

Enforcement of provisions of chapter; authority to issue summons or make arrests.

Section
50-21-85

Conditions for operation of vessel displaying blue light; operating procedure in presence of such vessel; violations.

Section
50-21-87

Operation of vessel prohibited within fifty feet of vessel displaying diver down flag; diving prohibited within fifty feet of vessel whose occupant is fishing.

Section
50-21-90

Boating safety and educational program.

Section
50-21-100

Records to be kept by owners of boat liveries.

Section
50-21-105

Towing of watercraft by department.

Section
50-21-110

Negligent operation of water device; offense; penalties.

Section
50-21-111

Reckless operation of water device; offense; penalties.

Section
50-21-112

Operation of moving motorized water device or water device under sail while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol; offense; penalties.

Section
50-21-113

Operation of moving water device while under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in property damage, great bodily injury or death; penalties.

Section
50-21-114

Chemical test or analysis of breath, blood, or urine; implied consent; presumptions arising from blood alcohol content levels.

Section
50-21-115

Reckless homicide by operation of boat; penalty; persons convicted of certain offenses prohibited from operating boat.

Section
50-21-116

Chemical tests to determine presence of alcohol and/or drugs; requesting additional tests; release of results.

Section
50-21-117

Operation of water device while privileges suspended; offense; penalties.

Section
50-21-120

Duty of boat livery as to equipment, registration and the like; liability of owner for negligent operation of vessel.

Section
50-21-125

Restrictions on swimming near public landing on hydroelectric generation lake or reservoir; no wake zone.

Section
50-21-130

Duties of vessel operator involved in collision; offense and penalties; immunity of person rendering assistance; accident reports; suspension of privileges.

Sections
50-21-132 to 50-21-139

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section
50-21-140

Division to furnish information on collisions and numbering of vessels to officials or agencies of United States.

Sections
50-21-142 to 50-21-145

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section
50-21-146

Discharging firearm at boat landing or ramp prohibited.

Section
50-21-147

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section
50-21-148

Prohibition against obstruction of pier, dock, wharf, boat ramp, or access areas; erection of signs; penalties for violation.

Section
50-21-149

Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section
50-21-150

Penalties.

Section
50-21-160

Disposition of fees and fines.

Section
50-21-170

Relationship between state and federal regulations; effect of changes in federal law or regulations.

Section
50-21-175

Watercraft to heave to on Coast Guard signal; cooperation by operator, crew and passengers; penalties; magistrates court jurisdiction.

Section
50-21-180

Riding surfboard near fishing piers.

Section
50-21-190

Abandoning watercraft or outboard motor; penalty; removal.

Section
50-21-610

Regulations of Division as to construction, equipment, and other safety standards.

Section
50-21-710

Placing of aids to navigation and regulatory markers; certain conduct prima facie evidence of negligence; prohibited acts.

Section
50-21-810

Motorboat towing person on water skis or similar device to have observer or rear-view mirror.

Section
50-21-820

Water skiing, surfboarding, and similar activity prohibited during certain hours.

Section
50-21-830

Exemptions.

Section
50-21-840

Certain conduct which endangers person on water skis, surfboard, or similar device prohibited.

Section
50-21-850

Ski belt, life preserver, or similar equipment required; exceptions.

Section
50-21-855

Enforcement of regulations affecting windsurfers and sailboarders.

Section
50-21-860

Restrictions on use of airboats.

Section
50-21-870

Personal watercraft and boating safety.

Section
50-21-1010

Regulation of regattas, races, and similar exhibitions.