Ohio § 1547.20
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1547.20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1547.20.
No person or organization shall conduct any race, regatta, or other special event
upon the waters in this state without first obtaining written permission, upon application
not less than thirty days prior to the time of the proposed race, regatta, or event,
of the federal agency, state department, conservancy district, or political subdivision
having jurisdiction and control over such waters. Any state department, conservancy district, or political subdivision may suspend
its respective rules during a race, regatta, or special event. Nothing in this section shall be construed to mean that the operator of a vessel
competing in a specially authorized race, regatta, or special event shall not attempt
to attain high speeds on a marked racing course. On any waters in this state over which no federal agency, state department, conservancy
district, or political subdivision has jurisdiction and control, no person or organization
shall conduct any race, regatta, or other special event without first obtaining written
permission, upon application not less than thirty days prior to the time of the proposed
race, regatta, or event, of the chief of the division of parks and watercraft. The chief may, after determining that the public safety will be adequately protected,
grant written permission for holding such race, regatta, or special event. This section does not apply to privately owned lakes or ponds nor to canoes or rowboats.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1547.20
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1547.20 cover?
Section 1547.20 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 § 1547.20?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 1547.20" (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 § 1547.20 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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