Section 41-13-219 – Age of Operator of Motorboat.
41-13-219. Age of operator of motorboat. No person shall operate or be in actual physical control of a motorboat required to be numbered on the waters in this state unless he is at least sixteen (16) years of age or is accompanied by an adult. No person shall knowingly permit the operation of a numbered […]
Section 41-13-220 – Eluding an Officer; Emergency Watercraft Equipment Restricted.
41-13-220. Eluding an officer; emergency watercraft equipment restricted. (a) Any person operating a watercraft shall upon observing a visual or hearing an audible signal from a law enforcement officer enforcing this act and rules and regulations of the commission, bring the watercraft to an immediate stop. No person, after observing a visual or hearing an […]
Section 41-13-212 – Motorboat Pulling Skier to Be Occupied by at Least 2 Persons; Hours of Operation; Use of Care; Exceptions.
41-13-212. Motorboat pulling skier to be occupied by at least 2 persons; hours of operation; use of care; exceptions. (a) No motorboat which shall have in tow or shall be otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar contrivance, shall be operated or propelled in or upon any waterway, unless such motorboat shall […]
Section 41-13-213 – Safety Equipment Required.
41-13-213. Safety equipment required. All watercraft shall carry or be equipped with safety equipment as prescribed by commission regulation. The commission may also require every person riding on watercraft operating on specified waters to wear commission approved safety equipment.
Section 41-13-215 – Enforcement.
41-13-215. Enforcement. (a) The game and fish department law enforcement officers and any other peace officers of the state or any of its political subdivisions otherwise authorized by law may enforce this act and rules and regulations of the commission. (b) For purposes of this section, any game and fish department law enforcement officer and […]
Section 41-13-216 – Penalties for Violations; Suspension of Privilege to Operate; Operating While Privilege Suspended.
41-13-216. Penalties for violations; suspension of privilege to operate; operating while privilege suspended. (a) Any person who violates or fails to comply with W.S. 41-13-207 through 41-13-212, 41-13-219 or 41-13-220(b) is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00), imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, […]
Section 41-13-217 – Races or Regattas.
41-13-217. Races or regattas. The commission may regulate the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions. It shall adopt regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and other vessels and persons thereon, either observers or participants. Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, tournament or exhibition is proposed to […]
Section 41-13-218 – Regulations.
41-13-218. Regulations. The commission shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.
Section 41-13-210 – Riding on Gunwales or Bow Decking Prohibited; Exceptions.
41-13-210. Riding on gunwales or bow decking prohibited; exceptions. No person operating a motorboat shall allow any person to ride or sit on either the starboard or port gunwales thereof or on the decking over the bow of the vessel while underway unless such motorboat is provided with adequate guards or railing to prevent passengers […]
Section 41-13-211 – Buoys and Markers; Operation in Marked Restricted Areas Prohibited; Exceptions.
41-13-211. Buoys and markers; operation in marked restricted areas prohibited; exceptions. (a) The commission shall regulate the type and use of watercraft on the waters of the state and the placement of buoys, markers or regulatory signs necessary to provide for the safety and welfare of the public. Watercraft operators shall operate watercraft in accordance […]