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WATER SKIING

Waterskiing And Surfboarding Prohibited During Hours Of Darkness

No person may operate a boat on any waters of this state towing any person on water skis, a surfboard, or other devices, nor may any person engage in waterskiing, surfboarding, or similar activity at any time between the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

Two Persons Required In Boat Towing Skis Or Aquaplane--Exception For Wide Angle Mirror

No motorboat which has in tow or is otherwise assisting a person on water skis, aquaplane or similar contrivance, may be operated or propelled in or upon any waterway, unless such motorboat is occupied by at least two competent persons, Unless the motorboat is equipped with a wide-angle rear view mirror of not less than one hundred sixty degrees.

Does not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person or persons engaged in an activity authorized by the Commission.

Operation To Cause Collision By Skier Or Surfboarder Prohibited

No person may operate or manipulate any boat, tow rope, or other device by which the direction or location of water skis, a surfboard, or similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause the water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or any person thereon to collide with or strike against any object or person.
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