Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways

Section 1547.02 | Applicability of Chapter to Vessels Operating on the Waters in This State. - Effective: July 17, 2009 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1547.03 | Flashing Light Prohibition. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.04 | Siren Prohibition - Exception. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.05 | Completing Boating Course as Prerequisite to Licensing; Exception. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.051 | Presenting Proof of License. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.052 | Powercraft Rentals. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.06 | Child Operators. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.07 | Reckless or Unsafe Operation of Vessel, Water Skis, Aquaplane. - Effective: March 18, 1997 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 295 -...

Section 1547.071 | Authority of Law Enforcement Officer When Especially Hazardous Condition Exists. - Effective: March 18, 1997 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 295 -...

Section 1547.072 | Operator of Vessel to Maintain Control. - Effective: June 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 271 -...

Section 1547.08 | Prohibiting Operation in Certain Areas - Low Speed Areas. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.09 | Prohibited Acts. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.10 | Stopping and Furnishing Information Upon Accident or Collision. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.11 | Operation, Control, or Manipulation Under Influence of Alcohol or Drug. - Effective: September 17, 2010 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 58 -...

Section 1547.111 | Implied Consent to Chemical Test. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.12 | Incapacitated Operators Prohibited. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.13 | Failure to Comply With Order of Law Enforcement - Fleeing and Eluding. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.131 | Duty to Stop or Give Way Upon Approach of Law Enforcement Vessel. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.132 | Vessel Wake Restrictions. - Effective: June 12, 2008 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 271 -...

Section 1547.14 | Water Skiing Activity Confined to Ski Zones. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.15 | Observer Required When Towing Skier. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.16 | Water Skiing After Dark Prohibited. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.18 | Personal Flotation Device Required. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.19 | Ski Jumps Prohibited. - Effective: March 4, 1983 Latest Legislation: House Bill 782 -...

Section 1547.20 | Permission for Conducting Special Water Events. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.21 | Requirements for Inflatable Vessel. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.22 | Restrictions on Sitting, Standing, Walking on Moving Vessel. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.23 | Warming-Up Engine. - Effective: August 5, 1959 Latest Legislation: House Bill 708 -...

Section 1547.24 | Personal Flotation Devices Required for Child Under 10. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.25 | Prohibiting Operation Without Personal Flotation Devices. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.251 | Use of Approved Distress Signals or Flags. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.26 | Requiring Anchor and Line. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.27 | Required Fire Extinguishers. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.28 | Backfire Flame Control Device. - Effective: March 18, 1997 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 295 -...

Section 1547.29 | Ventilation Requirements. - Effective: September 4, 1970 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1002 -...

Section 1547.30 | Ordering Storage of Vessel or Outboard Motor Left on Private Property. - Effective: January 29, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 211 -...

Section 1547.301 | Ordering Storage of Vessel or Motor Left in Sunken, Beached, Drifting or Docked Condition. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.302 | Disposing of Unclaimed Vessel or Motor. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 1547.303 | Disposing of Abandoned Vessel or Motor. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.304 | Abandoned Junk Vessel or Outboard Motor on Private Property. - Effective: September 29, 2011 Latest Legislation: House Bill 153 -...

Section 1547.305 | Alternative Process to Take Title to Abandoned Watercraft Vessel or Outboard Motor. - Effective: January 29, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 211 -...

Section 1547.31 | Muffler or Muffler System Required - Noise Levels. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.32 | Vessel Used as Dwelling Creating Nuisance. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.33 | Restrictions on Sink, Toilet or Sanitary System. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.34 | Violations Prima Facie Evidence of Negligence. - Effective: March 4, 1983 Latest Legislation: House Bill 782 -...

Section 1547.36 | Secretary of State Agent for Service of Process. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.38 | Prohibiting Rental of Improperly Equipped Vessel. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.39 | Requiring Capacity Plate. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.40 | Exceeding Capacity Plate Figures. - Effective: March 18, 1999 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 187 -...

Section 1547.41 | Personal Watercraft Operation Requirements. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.49 | Littering Prohibited. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.51 | Educational Programs. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.53 | Numbering of Watercraft - Exemptions. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.531 | Registration and Documentation - Exemptions. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.532 | Vessels Exempt From Registration. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.533 | Fraudulent Watercraft Identification. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1547.54 | Applying for Registration Certificate. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.541 | Historic Watercraft Identification Plates. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.542 | Annual Certificate of Livery Registration. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.543 | Dealer or Manufacturer Registration Certificate. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.544 | Effect of Child Support Default on Certificate. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.55 | Moneys Collected Paid Into Waterways Safety Fund. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.56 | Reimbursing Political Subdivisions and Agencies. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.57 | Watercraft Tags. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.58 | Disclosure Statement Regarding Alternative Process of r.c. 1547.305. - Effective: January 29, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 211 -...

Section 1547.59 | Rendering Assistance After Collision. - Effective: September 30, 2021 Latest Legislation: House Bill 110 -...

Section 1547.61 | Applicable State Laws. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.63 | Enforcement. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.65 | Hull Identification Number. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.66 | Altering Identifying Marks - False Information on Application for Registration. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.67 | Establishing and Maintaining Marine Patrols to Enforce Chapter. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.68 | Boating Safety Education Programs. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.69 | Firearm Prohibitions. - Effective: June 13, 2022 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 215 -...

Section 1547.71 | Refuge and Small Boat Harbor Agency. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.72 | Construction and Operation of Refuge Harbors. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.73 | Waterways Safety Council. - Effective: September 29, 2017 Latest Legislation: House Bill 49 -...

Section 1547.74 | Facilities in Harbors and Connecting Waterways. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.75 | Waterways Safety Fund. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.76 | State Participation in Federal Program. - Effective: October 10, 1963 Latest Legislation: House Bill 465 -...

Section 1547.77 | Action Not in Conflict. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.79 | All Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties Paid to Director for Fund. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.80 | Rules for Security of Ports and Related Facilities. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.81 | Creating Wild, Scenic, or Recreational River Areas. - Effective: December 19, 2016 Latest Legislation: House Bill 471 -...

Section 1547.82 | Approving Structures and Channel Modifications. - Effective: July 17, 2009 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1547.83 | Administering Program and Areas. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.84 | Advisory Council Appointed for Each Area. - Effective: July 17, 2009 Latest Legislation: House Bill 1 -...

Section 1547.85 | Participation in Federal Protection Program. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.86 | Reconciliation of Powers. - Effective: September 14, 2016 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293 -...

Section 1547.91 | Wrecking. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.92 | Prohibited Acts. - Effective: June 13, 1990 Latest Legislation: House Bill 522 -...

Section 1547.99 | Penalty. - Effective: April 6, 2017 Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 293, House...

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Ohio Revised Code Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways

Ohio Revised Code
Title 15 | Conservation of Natural Resources
Chapter 1547 | Watercraft and Waterways