Sec. 31.111. OPERATING VESSEL LIVERY. (a) A vessel livery must purchase liability insurance from an insurer licensed to do business in this state.
(b) Before releasing possession of a rented vessel, a vessel livery shall provide each operator of the rented vessel instruction relating to:
(1) the provisions of this chapter;
(2) operational characteristics of the rented vessel; and
(3) boating regulations that apply in the area of operation of the vessel.
(c) After providing the instruction required by Subsection (b) and before releasing possession of the rented vessel, the vessel livery shall require each operator to sign an acknowledgment form indicating that the operator has received the required instruction. The vessel livery shall retain the form for at least six months.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1363, Sec. 7, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subchapter D. Boating Regulations
Section 31.091. Uniformity of Boating Regulations
Section 31.092. Local Regulations
Section 31.093. Rules of the Road
Section 31.094. Reckless or Negligent Operation
Section 31.095. Excessive Speed
Section 31.096. Reckless Operation and Excessive Speed
Section 31.098. Hazardous Wake or Wash
Section 31.099. Prohibition on Circular Course Around Individuals Engaged in Water Activities
Section 31.100. Interference With Markers or Ramps
Section 31.101. Obstructing Passage
Section 31.102. Operating Boats in Restricted Areas
Section 31.1021. Operating Vessels in Scuba Diving or Snorkeling Areas
Section 31.103. Water Skis, Aquaplanes, Etc
Section 31.104. Accidents: Duty of Operators
Section 31.105. Accident Reports
Section 31.106. Personal Watercraft
Section 31.107. Operation of Motorboat
Section 31.1071. Operation of Motorboat With Emergency Engine Cutoff Switch
Section 31.108. Boater Education Program
Section 31.109. Boater Education Course Required for Certain Persons
Section 31.110. Exemption From Boater Education Course Requirement; Deferral Program