Ohio § 1547.14
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1547.14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1547.14.
(A) Except on the waters of the Ohio River or Lake Erie and immediately connected harbors
and bays, any person who rides or attempts to ride upon one or more water skis, surfboard,
or similar device, or who engages or attempts to engage in barefoot skiing, and any
person who operates a vessel towing a person riding or attempting to ride on one or
more water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or engaging or attempting to engage
in barefoot skiing, shall confine that activity to the water area within a designated
ski zone on all bodies of water on which a ski zone has been established. (B) On all bodies of water where no specific activity zones have been established, the
activities described in division (A) of this section shall be confined to areas where
the activities are not specifically restricted by this chapter and rules. (C) Divisions (A) and (B) of this section do not apply to an activity described in division
(A) of this section if the vessel involved in the activity is traveling at idle speed
in a designated no wake zone and the activity is not being conducted in any of the
following areas: (1) Within three hundred feet of a gas dock, marina, launch ramp, or harbor entrance; (2) Within a designated anchorage area, swim zone, boat swim zone, or boat camping area; (3) Under a bridge or within three hundred feet of a bridge underpass; (4) Any area designated as a no ski zone. (D) No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waters in this
state in violation of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1547.14
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1547.14 cover?
Section 1547.14 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 1547.14?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1547.14" (Ohio). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 1547.14 apply to my situation?
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