312 IAC 5-13-5 Water skiing on the Ohio River

Sec. 5. (a) The following requirements apply to the portions of the Ohio River on which Indiana and Kentucky have concurrent jurisdiction: (1) A person must not operate a boat while towing or otherwise assisting the propulsion of a person on water skis, a water sled, a surfboard, a kite, or a similar device during the period from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise. A person must not manipulate any of the devices described in this subdivision on the water from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise. (2) A person being towed on water skis, a surfboard, a kite, or a similar device must wear a Type I personal flotation device, a Type II personal flotation device, or a Type III personal flotation device. (3) A person operating a boat which is towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device must have on-board either of the following: (A) In addition to the operator, a person at least twelve (12) years of age to act as an observer. (B) A rear view mirror with at least a one hundred sixty (160) degree wide angle field of vision mounted to enable the operator to observe any person being towed. (4) A person operating a boat which is towing a kite or a similar airborne device must have on-board, in addition to the operator, a person at least twelve (12) years of age to act as an observer. (b) This section does not apply to a lawful race, regatta, or similar activity.