2021 Tennessee Code
Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees
Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 69-9-101. Accessory to Violations Punishable as Principal - Whoever aids, abets, counsels, commands, induces, or procures the commission...

Part 2 - Boating Safety

§ 69-9-201. Short Title - This chapter shall be cited as the “Tennessee Boating Safety...

§ 69-9-202. Public Policy - It is the policy of the state to:

§ 69-9-204. Chapter Definitions - As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

§ 69-9-205. Duties of Executive Director - The executive director shall:

§ 69-9-207. Issuance of Certificates of Number — Fees — Renewal - Fee Category 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years Vessels less...

§ 69-9-214. Judicial Notice of All Published Rules and Regulations and Proclamations - Courts shall take judicial notice of all published rules and...

§ 69-9-221. [reserved.] - On or before the fifteenth day of each month, magistrates...

§ 69-9-223. [reserved.] - The executive director, or the executive director's designees or officers,...

Part 3 - Engine Mufflers

§ 69-9-301. Mufflers Required - The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any...

§ 69-9-305. Regattas and Boat Races Excepted - This part shall not apply to vessels competing in a...

§ 69-9-306. Violations — Penalties - A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.

Part 4 - Diving Safety

§ 69-9-405. When International Rules Govern - In the event that this part is inconsistent with the...

Part 5 - Personal Watercraft

§ 69-9-501. “Personal Watercraft” Defined - As used in this part, “personal watercraft” means a mechanically...

§ 69-9-502. Flotation Devices - A person may not operate a personal watercraft on the...

§ 69-9-505. Operation by Children Prohibited - It is unlawful for any person under twelve (12) years...

§ 69-9-506. Leasing of Personal Watercraft by Persons Under Sixteen (16) Years of Age Prohibited - No person under sixteen (16) years of age may rent...