Section 312IAC5-13-5. Water skiing on the Ohio River

   (a) The following requirements apply to the portions of the Ohio River on which Indiana and Kentucky have concurrent jurisdiction:

(1) A person must not operate a boat while towing or otherwise assisting the propulsion of a person on water skis, a water sled, a surfboard, a kite, or a similar device during the period from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise. A person must not manipulate any of the devices described in this subdivision on the water from one (1) hour after sunset to one (1) hour before sunrise.

(2) A person being towed on water skis, a surfboard, a kite, or a similar device must wear a Type I personal flotation device, a Type II personal flotation device, or a Type III personal flotation device.

(3) A person operating a boat which is towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device must have on-board either of the following:

(A) In addition to the operator, a person at least twelve (12) years of age to act as an observer.

(B) A rear view mirror with at least a one hundred sixty (160) degree wide angle field of vision mounted to enable the operator to observe any person being towed.

(4) A person operating a boat which is towing a kite or a similar airborne device must have on-board, in addition to the operator, a person at least twelve (12) years of age to act as an observer.

  (b) This section does not apply to a lawful race, regatta, or similar activity. (Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 5-13-5; filed Mar 23, 2001, 2:50 p.m.: 24 IR 2389, eff Jan 1, 2002; readopted filed May 29, 2008, 1:53 p.m.: 20080625-IR-312080057RFA; errata filed Jun 2, 2009, 10:29 a.m.: 20090624-IR-312090386ACA; readopted filed Jul 17, 2014, 3:46 p.m.: 20140813-IR-312140067RFA)