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. Article 2. Accidents and Liability.