Sec. 80148.
(1) Subject to the exceptions described in subsection (2), a person shall not operate a motorboat at more than slow—no wake speed if any of the following circumstances exist:
(a) A person is located on or in the bow of the motorboat, and that motorboat is not manufactured to provide bow seating.
(b) A person or a portion of a person's body extends beyond the exterior port or starboard walls of the hull of the motorboat.
(2) This section does not apply to either of the following:
(a) A person engaged in the operation of a sailboat that is not being powered by a motor.
(b) A person on board a vessel who is attempting to anchor, moor, dock, or otherwise secure the vessel.
History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article III - Natural Resources Management (324.30101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4 - Chapter 4 Recreation (324.70101...324.83109)
451-1994-III-4-5 - Subchapter 5 Watercraft and Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80322)
451-1994-III-4-5-801 - Part 801 Marine Safety (324.80101...324.80199)
Section 324.80101 - Definitions; a to C.
Section 324.80102 - Definitions; D to L.
Section 324.80103 - Definitions; M to O.
Section 324.80104 - "Highly Restricted Personal Information" Defined; Definitions; P to W.
Section 324.80105 - Application of Part.
Section 324.80106 - Administration of Part; Advisory Representative.
Section 324.80107 - Review of Boating Accidents, Safety Education Programs, and Policies.
Section 324.80108[1] - Lists of Information; Sale Prohibited.
Section 324.80109 - Rules; Subsection (1) Inapplicable to Special Local Rules.
Section 324.80114 - Rules; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80115 - Disposition of Revenues; Credit to Waterways Account; Appropriation; Fees.
Section 324.80116 - Boating Safety Program; Compliance With Rules; Federal Financial Assistance.
Section 324.80118 - Allocation of State Aid to Counties.
Section 324.80119 - Marine Safety Program; Audits of County Records; Refunds to State.
Section 324.80120 - Marine Safety Program; Cooperation With County Sheriffs; Records; Reports.
Section 324.80122 - Conditions to Operation of Vessels; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80123 - Exemption.
Section 324.80124a - Great Lakes Protection Specialty Watercraft Decal.
Section 324.80126 - Dealer Certificates of Number and Dealer Decals.
Section 324.80127 - Payment of Fee by Credit Card or Check.
Section 324.80128 - Secretary of State; Certificate of Number.
Section 324.80129 - Maintenance of Records; Availability to the Public.
Section 324.80130a - Disclosure of Information Prohibited; Exceptions.
Section 324.80130d - Prohibited Conduct; Violations as Felony; Penalties.
Section 324.80130k - Public Sale of Abandoned Vessel.
Section 324.80130l - Abandoned Vessel, Orv, and Snowmobile Fund.
Section 324.80130m - Towing or Storage Fees.
Section 324.80130n - Applicability of MCL 324.80130f and 324.80130g.
Section 324.80130p - Applicability of MCL 324.80130o.
Section 324.80132 - Applicability of MCL 324.80134 and 324.80135; Applicability of Section.
Section 324.80133 - Casualty Involving Vessel; Assistance to Injured Persons.
Section 324.80134 - Casualties Involving Vessels; Exchange of Identification.
Section 324.80135 - Casualty Involving Vessel; Report.
Section 324.80137 - Casualty Reports Involving Vessel; Use; Fee; Copies; Admissibility in Court.
Section 324.80138 - Transmission of Information for Analytical or Statistical Purposes.
Section 324.80144 - Operation of Vessels; Rules; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80147 - Reckless Operation of Vessels; Penalty.
Section 324.80148 - Operating Motorboat at More Than Slow—no Wake Speed; Prohibitions; Exceptions.
Section 324.80150 - Operation of Vessels; Prohibited in Certain Areas.
Section 324.80151 - Towing of Persons; Prohibited Time; Violation; Fine.
Section 324.80153 - Vessels; Use of Portions Unintended for Occupancy Prohibited; Exceptions.
Section 324.80154 - Interference With Operation of Vessel by Nonoccupant.
Section 324.80155 - Divers; Marking Point of Submergence; Distance From Diver's Flag.
Section 324.80158 - Responsibility of Vessel Owner for Damage Caused by Vessel Wake.
Section 324.80159 - Buoys or Beacons; Permit for Placement; Application; Revocation; Removal.
Section 324.80160 - Buoys or Beacons; Uniform Marking System.
Section 324.80161 - Buoys or Beacons; Compliance With Federal Law or Regulations; Permits.
Section 324.80162 - Buoys or Beacons; Use as Moorings; Moving, Removal or Damaging.
Section 324.80164 - Regattas; Rules; Permit; Authorization; Applications.
Section 324.80166a - Agreement With United States Coast Guard.
Section 324.80171 - Violation of Part or Rules; Penalties.
Section 324.80172 - Negligent Crippling or Death; Penalty.
Section 324.80173 - Felonious Operation of Watercraft; Penalty.
Section 324.80174 - Negligent Homicide Included in Charge of Manslaughter.
Section 324.80177 - Violation of MCL 324.80176(1); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178 - Violation of MCL 324.80176(3); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178a - Violation of MCL 324.80176(6); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80178b - Violation of MCL 324.80176(7)(a) or 324.80176(7)(b); Sanctions; Costs.
Section 324.80184 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test as Admissible Evidence.
Section 324.80186 - Sentencing as Multiple Offender; Consideration of Prior Convictions; Sanctions.
Section 324.80189 - Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test; Notice of Right to Request Hearing.
Section 324.80197a - Conviction Based on Plea of Nolo Contendere.
Section 324.80198 - Administrative Order Processing Fee; Disposition and Allocation.
Section 324.80199 - Part Not to Affect Owner's Rights Under Laws of United States.