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 41-13-206 – Operation of Watercraft by Intoxicated or Drugged Person Prohibited.
41-13-206. Operation of watercraft by intoxicated or drugged person prohibited. (a) As used in this section: (i) “Alcohol concentration” means as defined in W.S. 31-5-233(a)(i); (ii) “Controlled substance” includes: (A) Any drug or substance defined by W.S. 35-7-1002(a)(iv); (B) Any glue, aerosol or other toxic vapor which when intentionally inhaled or sniffed results in impairment […]
Section 41-13-207 – Operation of Watercraft by Person Under Disability Prohibited.
41-13-207. Operation of watercraft by person under disability prohibited. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any watercraft or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who by reason of physical or mental disability is incapable of operating such […]
Section 41-13-208 – Overloading Prohibited.
41-13-208. Overloading prohibited. Watercraft shall not be loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity as stated on the capacity plate and affixed to the watercraft by the manufacturer, taking into consideration weather and other existing operating conditions. Capacity plates shall not be removed or altered.
Section 41-13-209 – Overpowered Watercraft Prohibited; Horsepower Rating Plates; Mufflers Required.
41-13-209. Overpowered watercraft prohibited; horsepower rating plates; mufflers required. (a) No watercraft shall be equipped with any motor or other propulsion machinery that has a horsepower rating exceeding the maximum stated on the capacity plate approved and issued by the United States coast guard and affixed to the watercraft by the manufacturer. (b) Motorboats shall […]
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 […]
Section 41-13-203 – Careless Operation Defined.
41-13-203. Careless operation defined. Any person who operates any watercraft in a careless or heedless manner so as to be indifferent to the person or property of another person, or at a rate of speed greater than will permit him in the exercise of reasonable care to bring the watercraft to a stop within the […]
Section 41-13-204 – Reckless Operation Defined.
41-13-204. Reckless operation defined. Any person who shall operate any watercraft in such a manner as to endanger the life or limb, or damage the property of, another person, shall be guilty of the crime of reckless operation.
Section 41-13-202 – Provisions Applicable to All Watercraft in State; Supplemental to Federal Laws and Regulations.
41-13-202. Provisions applicable to all watercraft in state; supplemental to federal laws and regulations. The provisions of this act shall be applicable to all watercraft operating on all of the waterways of this state. The provisions of this act shall be construed to supplement federal laws and regulations when not expressly inconsistent therewith on all […]