Section 05.25.020. Use of boat with water skis and surfboards.

   (a) A person may not operate a boat on water of the state for towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device unless
        (1) the boat is equipped with a rearview mirror in which the person being towed can be viewed; or
        (2) there is, in the boat, a person of 12 years of age or older in addition to the operator in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed.
   (b) A person may not operate a boat on water of the state to tow a person under 13 years of age on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device unless the person being towed is wearing a United States Coast Guard approved
        (1) Type I, Type II, or Type III personal flotation device; or
        (2) Type V personal flotation device if the Type V personal flotation device is in serviceable condition and
             (A) if the approval label on the Type V personal flotation device indicates that the device is approved for the activity;
             (B) for a device that contains a reference to an owner's manual, if the Type V personal flotation device is used in accordance with the requirements in the owner's manual.

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History

(Sec. 5 ch 63 SLA 1961; am Sec. 2 ch 125 SLA 1992; am Sec. 4 ch 28 SLA 2000)