South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 21 - Equipment And Operation Of Watercraft
Section 50-21-810. Motorboat towing person on water skis or similar device to have observer or rear-view mirror.

No person shall operate a motorboat on any waters of this State for towing a person or persons on water skis, or an aquaplane, or similar device, unless there is in such motorboat a person, in addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of the person or persons being towed or such motorboat is equipped with a wide-angle rear-view mirror mounted in such a manner as to permit the operator of the motorboat to observe the progress of the person or persons being towed.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.51; 1955 (49) 299; 1959 (51) 409; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft

Chapter 21 - Equipment And Operation Of Watercraft

Section 50-21-5. Short title.

Section 50-21-10. Definitions.

Section 50-21-20. Legislative declaration of policy.

Section 50-21-30. Watercraft laws and ordinances; special rules and regulations.

Section 50-21-35. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, Section 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).

Section 50-21-40. Administration of chapter.

Section 50-21-45. Administration of oaths; acknowledgment of signatures.

Section 50-21-50. Director and other personnel to carry out provisions of chapter; salary and terms of employment.

Section 50-21-60. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 344, Section 30, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 11, 2008).

Section 50-21-70. Limit on expenses and costs of administration.

Section 50-21-80. Enforcement of provisions of chapter; authority to issue summons or make arrests.

Section 50-21-85. Conditions for operation of vessel displaying blue light; operating procedure in presence of such vessel; violations.

Section 50-21-87. Operation of vessel prohibited within fifty feet of vessel displaying diver down flag; diving prohibited within fifty feet of vessel whose occupant is fishing.

Section 50-21-90. Boating safety and educational program.

Section 50-21-100. Records to be kept by owners of boat liveries.

Section 50-21-105. Towing of watercraft by department.

Section 50-21-110. Negligent operation of water device; offense; penalties.

Section 50-21-111. Reckless operation of water device; offense; penalties.

Section 50-21-112. Operation of moving motorized water device or water device under sail while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol; offense; penalties.

Section 50-21-113. Operation of moving water device while under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in property damage, great bodily injury or death; penalties.

Section 50-21-114. Chemical test or analysis of breath, blood, or urine; implied consent; presumptions arising from blood alcohol content levels.

Section 50-21-115. Reckless homicide by operation of boat; penalty; persons convicted of certain offenses prohibited from operating boat.

Section 50-21-116. Chemical tests to determine presence of alcohol and/or drugs; requesting additional tests; release of results.

Section 50-21-117. Operation of water device while privileges suspended; offense; penalties.

Section 50-21-120. Duty of boat livery as to equipment, registration and the like; liability of owner for negligent operation of vessel.

Section 50-21-125. Restrictions on swimming near public landing on hydroelectric generation lake or reservoir; no wake zone.

Section 50-21-130. Duties of vessel operator involved in collision; offense and penalties; immunity of person rendering assistance; accident reports; suspension of privileges.

Section 50-21-132 to 50-21-139. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section 50-21-140. Division to furnish information on collisions and numbering of vessels to officials or agencies of United States.

Section 50-21-142 to 50-21-145. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section 50-21-146. Discharging firearm at boat landing or ramp prohibited.

Section 50-21-147. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section 50-21-148. Prohibition against obstruction of pier, dock, wharf, boat ramp, or access areas; erection of signs; penalties for violation.

Section 50-21-149. Repealed by 2008 Act No. 321, Section 6, eff 6 months after approval (approved June 16, 2008).

Section 50-21-150. Penalties.

Section 50-21-160. Disposition of fees and fines.

Section 50-21-170. Relationship between state and federal regulations; effect of changes in federal law or regulations.

Section 50-21-175. Watercraft to heave to on Coast Guard signal; cooperation by operator, crew and passengers; penalties; magistrates court jurisdiction.

Section 50-21-180. Riding surfboard near fishing piers.

Section 50-21-190. Abandoning watercraft or outboard motor; penalty; removal.

Section 50-21-610. Regulations of Division as to construction, equipment, and other safety standards.

Section 50-21-710. Placing of aids to navigation and regulatory markers; certain conduct prima facie evidence of negligence; prohibited acts.

Section 50-21-810. Motorboat towing person on water skis or similar device to have observer or rear-view mirror.

Section 50-21-820. Water skiing, surfboarding, and similar activity prohibited during certain hours.

Section 50-21-830. Exemptions.

Section 50-21-840. Certain conduct which endangers person on water skis, surfboard, or similar device prohibited.

Section 50-21-850. Ski belt, life preserver, or similar equipment required; exceptions.

Section 50-21-855. Enforcement of regulations affecting windsurfers and sailboarders.

Section 50-21-860. Restrictions on use of airboats.

Section 50-21-870. Personal watercraft and boating safety.

Section 50-21-1010. Regulation of regattas, races, and similar exhibitions.