(A) No person may water ski or ride on any object being towed by a motorized watercraft unless he is wearing a United States Coast Guard approved personal flotation device, Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V. Each personal flotation device must be fastened properly, in good and serviceable condition, and the proper size for the person wearing it.
(B) The following persons are exempt from the requirements of this section:
(1) participants in scheduled water ski tournaments or shows sponsored by a recognized water ski club;
(2) persons holding ratings of first class or higher in the American Water Ski Association;
(3) windsurfers, surfboarders, and sailboarders.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 70-295.55; 1955 (49) 299; 1961 (52) 588; 1984 Act No. 502, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1269; 1996 Act No. 420, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft
Chapter 21 - Equipment And Operation Of Watercraft
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 50-21-40. Administration of chapter.
Section 50-21-45. Administration of oaths; acknowledgment of signatures.
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 50-21-90. 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 50-21-117. Operation of water device while privileges suspended; offense; penalties.
Section 50-21-146. Discharging firearm at boat landing or ramp prohibited.
Section 50-21-160. Disposition of fees and fines.
Section 50-21-180. Riding surfboard near fishing piers.
Section 50-21-190. Abandoning watercraft or outboard motor; penalty; removal.
Section 50-21-820. Water skiing, surfboarding, and similar activity prohibited during certain hours.
Section 50-21-830. Exemptions.
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.