No person shall manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device from a vessel while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate, or marijuana, to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired.
Fla. Stat. § 327.38
Skiing prohibited while intoxicated or under influence of drugs
Known as the Florida Vessel Safety Law
The act spans §§ 327–327 (63 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 110 F. Supp. 3d 1267 - Craddock v. M/Y The Golden Rule (2015)
Most recently applied in 110 F. Supp. 3d 1267 - Craddock v. M/Y The Golden Rule (May 2015)
History.--s. 4, ch. 59-400; s. 8, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 462, ch. 95-148
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.