Tennessee § 69-9-501 - “Personal watercraft” defined.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 69-9-501 — “Personal watercraft” defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69-9-501. “Personal watercraft” defined.
As used in this part, “personal watercraft” means a mechanically propelled vessel that is designed to be operated by a person sitting, standing or kneeling on the vessel rather than being operated in a conventional manner by a person sitting, standing, or kneeling inside the vessel. It includes, but is not limited to, Jet Skis, Waverunners, Sea-Doos, Wetjets, Aquajets, Polaris, Tigersharks, and similar craft. Acts 1996, ch. 808, § 1; T.C.A. § 69-10-501 . Compiler's Notes. One or more of the specific personal watercraft itemized in this section are trademarked name brands and the trademarks are hereby acknowledged.
Source: official Tennessee text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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