Ohio § 1547.40
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1547.40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1547.40.
(A) No person shall operate or permit to be operated on the waters in this state a watercraft
to which a capacity plate is attached if the total load exceeds the weight capacity
indicated on the capacity plate, if the number of persons aboard exceeds the occupant
capacity indicated on the capacity plate, or if the horsepower of any attached outboard
motor exceeds the maximum horsepower indicated on the capacity plate. (B) When no capacity plate exists, no person shall operate or permit to be operated on
the waters in this state a watercraft if a reasonably prudent person would believe
that either of the following circumstances applies: (1) The total load aboard the watercraft has associated with it a risk of physical harm
to persons or property; (2) The total horsepower of any inboard engine or attached outboard motor has associated
with it a risk of physical harm to persons or property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1547.40
What does Ohio Revised Code § 1547.40 cover?
Section 1547.40 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 § 1547.40?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
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How does Ohio § 1547.40 apply to my situation?
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