§ 4232. Definitions--Requirements for persons younger than sixteen to operate certain motorized...
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 4232
§ 4232. Definitions--Requirements for persons younger than sixteen to operate certain motorized vessels, personal watercraft--Boating Safety Education Certificate
C. A person at least twelve (12) years of age, but who has not reached sixteen (16) years of age, shall not operate a vessel, as defined in this section, powered by a motor or combination of motors in excess of ten (10) horsepower or any sail-powered vessel sixteen (16) feet or greater in length on the waters of this state unless the person:
The operator of a personal watercraft shall stay at least fifty (50) feet away from all moving vessels, shall idle at or in the vicinity of docks and swimmers, and shall wear an approved personal flotation device.
Failure to present such proof upon request by a peace officer shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
Credits
Laws 2006, c. 228, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 4232, OK ST T. 63 § 4232
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 29 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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