OPERATION OF MOTORBOAT
Known as the Water Safety Act
The act spans §§ 31–31 (123 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Newkumet v. Allen (2007)
Most recently applied in Newkumet v. Allen (August 2007)
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1006, Sec. 1, eff
No person may operate a motorboat powered by a motor with a manufacturer's rating of more than 15 horsepower on the public waters of this state unless the person is at least 13 years of age or is supervised by another person who:
(1) is at least 18 years of age;
(2) can lawfully operate the motorboat; and
(3) is on board the motorboat when under way.
Official source: Texas Constitution and Statutes. Reproduced from public-domain Texas statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.