Name:   GoneFishin - Subject:   Here you go Date:   6/16/2016 12:12:52 PM

There are 2 parts to the section....Reckless and Careless. Here it is in its entirety:

It is unlawful to operate a vessel in a reckless manner upon the waters of this state. A person is guilty of reckless operation when he operates any vessel or manipulates any waterskis or any other marine transportation device upon the waters of this state in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property at a speed or in a manner to endanger or likely to endanger life, limb, or property or injury of any person.

It shall be unlawful to operate a vessel in a careless manner upon the waters of this state. Careless operation is the endangerment of life, limb, or property through negligence, carelessness, or inattention of the operator.?Examples of careless operation includes but is not limited to the following: • Sitting in any position that is above the gunwale or cap of a vessel while moving above idle speed. • Riding on bow of vessel not equipped with handrails. • Riding on vessel with lower extremities hanging over the gunwale or cap of the vessel. • Creating hazardous wake in congested area.

Reckless is a criminal offense and careless is considered a civil offense. Reckless can result in arrest.