(a) Consent required.--It is unlawful for a person to operate the boat of another without the consent of the owner.
(b) Defense.--It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the operator reasonably believed that the owner would have consented to the operation had the owner known of it.
(c) Penalty.--Any person violating this section commits a summary offense of the first degree.
(Nov. 1, 2012, P.L.1716, No.211, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 211 added section 5505.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 55 - Operation of Boats
Section 5501 - Reckless and negligent operation of watercraft
Section 5502 - Operating watercraft under influence of alcohol or controlled substance
Section 5502.1 - Homicide by watercraft while operating under influence
Section 5502.2 - Homicide by watercraft
Section 5502.3 - Aggravated assault by watercraft while operating under influence
Section 5502.4 - Aggravated assault by watercraft
Section 5503 - Accident reports
Section 5504 - Liability for damage caused by operator
Section 5505 - Unauthorized operation of boats
Section 5506 - Permitting violations
Section 5507 - Duties of operators involved in boating accidents