(a) Offense.--It is unlawful for a person to authorize or knowingly permit a boat owned by him or under his control to be operated in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(b) Penalty.--Any person violating this section commits a summary offense of the first degree. If the operator of the boat is convicted under section 5502 (relating to operating watercraft under influence of alcohol or controlled substance), 5502.1 (relating to homicide by watercraft while operating under influence) or 5502.2 (relating to homicide by watercraft), the person violating this section shall also be subject to revocation under section 928 (relating to revocation, suspension or denial of license, permit or registration).
(Nov. 1, 2012, P.L.1716, No.211, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 211 added section 5506.
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