West Virginia § 20-7-19 - 20-7-19. Water skiing and surfboarding.
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§ 20-7-19. 20-7-19. Water skiing and surfboarding.
(a) No person shall operate a vessel on any waters of this state towing a person or persons on water skis, surfboard, or similar device, nor shall any person engage in water skiing, surfboarding, or similar activity between sunset and sunrise.
(b) The provisions of §20-7-19(a) of this code do not apply to a performer engaged in a professional exhibition or a person or persons engaged in an activity authorized under §20-7-20 of this code.
(c) No person shall operate or manipulate any vessel, tow rope, or other device by which the direction or location of water skis, surfboard, or similar device may be affected or controlled in such a way as to cause water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or any person thereon, to collide with or strike against any object or person.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 20-7-19
What does West Virginia Code § 20-7-19 cover?
Section 20-7-19 ("20-7-19. Water skiing and surfboarding.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. 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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