86B.301 WATERCRAFT LICENSES REQUIRED. Subdivision 1. Requirement. Except as provided in subdivisions 2 and 3, a person may not operate or give permission for the operation of a watercraft that requires a watercraft license on the waters of this state unless: (1) a watercraft license for the watercraft has been issued and is valid during […]
86B.305 YOUTH OPERATORS. Subdivision 1. Under age 12. (a) Except in case of an emergency, a person under age 12 may not operate or be allowed to operate a watercraft propelled by a motor with a factory rating of more than 25 horsepower unless there is present in the watercraft, in addition to the operator, […]
86B.311 GENERAL RULES FOR OPERATION. Subdivision 1. Safe operation. A person may not operate or allow the operation of a watercraft or use a device relating to the use of the watercraft: (1) in a careless or heedless manner in disregard of the rights or safety of others; (2) in a reckless or grossly negligent […]
86B.313 PERSONAL WATERCRAFT; REGULATIONS. Subdivision 1. General requirements. (a) In addition to requirements of other laws relating to watercraft, a person may not operate or permit the operation of a personal watercraft: (1) without each person on board the personal watercraft wearing a wearable personal flotation device that is approved by the United States Coast […]
86B.315 TOWING PERSON ON WATER SKIS OR OTHER DEVICE. Subdivision 1. Observer or mirror required. A person may not operate a watercraft on waters of this state and create a wake for a wake surfer or tow a person on water skis, an aquaplane, a surfboard, a saucer, or a similar device unless: (1) there […]
86B.321 NOISE LIMITS. Subdivision 1. Operation in excess of noise limits prohibited. A person may not operate a motorboat under any condition of load, acceleration, or deceleration in a manner that exceeds the noise limits contained in subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Noise limits. (a) The noise limits for the total noise from the marine engine […]
86B.325 DISCHARGE FROM MARINE TOILETS PROHIBITED. (a) A person owning or operating a watercraft or other marine conveyance on the waters of this state may not use, operate, or allow the use or operation of a marine toilet or similar device for the disposition of sewage or other wastes unless the toilet wastes are retained […]
86B.33 OPERATING WHILE IMPAIRED. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For purposes of this section, “controlled substance,” “intoxicating substance,” and “motorboat in operation” have the meanings given under section 169A.03. Subd. 2. Acts prohibited. (a) An owner or other person having charge or control of a motorboat must not authorize or allow an individual the person knows or […]
86B.335 TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 4. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 5. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] Subd. 6. [Repealed, 1Sp1997 c 2 s 69] […]
86B.341 DUTIES AND LIABILITIES AT ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT. Subdivision 1. Operator’s duty at accident or incident. (a) The operator of a watercraft involved in an accident or incident resulting in injury or death to a person or in damage to property shall, if possible without serious danger to the watercraft or the persons aboard, immediately […]
