Alaska § 05.25.020 - Use of boat with water skis and surfboards.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 05.25.020 — Use of boat with water skis and surfboards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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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Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 05.25.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 05.25.020 cover?
Section 05.25.020 ("Use of boat with water skis and surfboards.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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