NRS 488.620 – Operation of vessel in area marked for bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming.
A person shall not operate a vessel within a water area which is clearly marked by buoys or some other distinguishing device as an area designated for bathing, wading, diving, floating or swimming. Such an area must be so marked only with the consent of the Commission. (Added to NRS by 1957, 570; A 1960, […]
NRS 488.630 – Operation of vessel in unsafe condition; penalties.
1. A game warden, sheriff or other peace officer of this State or any of its political subdivisions who observes a vessel being operated in an unsafe condition may direct the operator of the vessel to take immediate steps to correct the condition. If the condition cannot be corrected immediately and constitutes an immediate risk […]
NRS 488.570 – Operation of vessel towing person on water skis, surfboard, inflatable device or similar device; operation of vessel within 100 feet of person being towed.
1. A person shall not operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, an inflatable device or any similar device unless the operator: (a) Is at least 16 years of age; or (b) Is at least 14 years of age, if a passenger in the vessel […]
NRS 488.575 – Wearing of personal flotation device by passenger younger than 13 years of age: Duty of person who operates, owns or controls vessel; exceptions.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not operate or authorize another person to operate a vessel under his or her ownership or control on any waters of this State unless each person on the vessel who is less than 13 years of age is wearing a personal flotation device of […]
NRS 488.580 – Operation of personal watercraft.
1. A person shall not operate or authorize another person to operate a personal watercraft under his or her ownership or control: (a) In a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of another person. (b) Unless the operator and each passenger is wearing a personal flotation device of a […]
NRS 488.585 – Operation of motorboat in excess of certain speed prohibited unless engine cut-off switch is present, connected and operating properly; attachment of engine cut-off switch link.
1. A person who owns or controls a motorboat that is equipped with an engine cut-off switch shall not operate or authorize another person to operate the motorboat at a rate of speed greater than 5 nautical miles per hour if the engine cut-off switch or engine cut-off switch link is missing, disconnected or not […]
NRS 488.590 – Overloading vessel prohibited.
No owner or operator of any vessel shall knowingly permit such vessel to be loaded with passengers or cargo beyond the maximum allowable weight capacity of such vessel, nor beyond its safe carrying capacity, taking into consideration weather and other operating conditions. (Added to NRS by 1957, 570; A 1960, 483)
NRS 488.600 – Unlawful operation of vessel: Reduced speed required in certain areas.
Every owner, operator or person in command of any vessel is guilty of a misdemeanor who operates it or permits it to be operated at a speed in excess of 5 nautical miles per hour in any of the following areas: 1. Within 100 feet of any person who is engaged in the act of […]
NRS 488.610 – Unlawful operation of vessel in restricted area; designation and marking of restricted areas.
1. No person may operate a vessel, other than a patrol vessel, in an area designated as restricted, except in an emergency. Such area shall be designated only with the consent of the Commission and shall be clearly marked. 2. The Commission may adopt regulations relating to the operation of vessels in areas properly marked […]