Article IV – Motorboat Equipment
(625 ILCS 45/Art. IV heading) ARTICLE IV. MOTORBOAT EQUIPMENT (625 ILCS 45/4-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 314-1) Sec. 4-1. Personal flotation devices. A. No person may operate a watercraft unless at least one wearable U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device for each person is on board, so placed as to be readily […]
Article V – Operation Of Motorboats
(625 ILCS 45/Art. V heading) ARTICLE V. OPERATION OF MOTORBOATS (625 ILCS 45/5-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 315-1) Sec. 5-1. Careless operation. No person shall operate any watercraft in a careless or heedless manner so as to endanger any person or property or at a rate of speed greater than will permit him […]
Article VII – Business Of Boat Rental Service
(625 ILCS 45/Art. VII heading) ARTICLE VII. BUSINESS OF BOAT RENTAL SERVICE (625 ILCS 45/7-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 317-1) Sec. 7-1. On and after March 1, 1960 it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the business of operating a boat or boats carrying passengers for hire, or renting a […]
Article VIII – Local Regulation
(625 ILCS 45/Art. VIII heading) ARTICLE VIII. LOCAL REGULATION (625 ILCS 45/8-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 318-1) Sec. 8-1. Local ordinances. The provisions of this Act, and of other applicable laws of this State shall govern the operation, equipment, numbering and all other matters relating thereto whenever any vessel shall be operated on […]
Article IX – Filing Of Regulations
(625 ILCS 45/Art. IX heading) ARTICLE IX. FILING OF REGULATIONS (625 ILCS 45/9-1) (from Ch. 95 1/2, par. 319-1) Sec. 9-1. Rules and regulations, filing. The implementation and administration of the provisions of this Act shall be by rules and regulations adopted by the Department of Natural Resources. A copy of the rules and […]