Ohio Code § 1547.071
Ohio Code § 1547.071. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1547.071.
(A) If a law enforcement officer observes a vessel being used and determines that at
least one of the unsafe conditions identified in division (C) of this section is present
and that an especially hazardous condition exists, the officer may direct the operator
of the vessel to take whatever immediate and reasonable actions are necessary for
the safety of the persons aboard the vessel, including directing the operator to return
the vessel to mooring and remain there until the situation creating the hazardous
condition is corrected or has ended. For the purposes of this section, an especially hazardous condition is one in which
a reasonably prudent person would believe that the continued operation of a vessel
would create a special hazard to the safety of the persons aboard the vessel. (B) The refusal by an operator of a vessel to terminate use of the vessel after being
ordered to do so by a law enforcement officer under division (A) of this section is
prima-facie evidence of a violation of section 1547.07 of the Revised Code . (C) For the purposes of this section, any of the following is an unsafe condition: (1) Insufficient personal flotation devices; (2) Insufficient fire extinguishers; (3) Overloaded, insufficient freeboard for the water conditions in which the vessel is
operating; (4) Improper display of navigation lights; (5) Fuel leaks, including fuel leaking from either the engine or the fuel system; (6) Accumulation of or an abnormal amount of fuel in the bilges; (7) Inadequate backfire flame control; (8) Improper ventilation. (D) This section does not apply to any of the following: (1) Foreign vessels temporarily using waters that are subject to the jurisdiction of
the United States; (2) Military vessels, vessels owned by the state or a political subdivision, or other
public vessels, except those that are used for recreation; (3) A ship's lifeboats, as defined in section 1548.01 of the Revised Code ; (4) Vessels that are solely commercial and that are carrying more than six passengers
for hire.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
At a glance
- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1547.071
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
Verify the text
Statute text is transcribed from the official Ohio Revised Code. Confirm it against the primary source before relying on it:
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
Common questions
What is the source of Ohio Revised Code § 1547.071?
The text above is transcribed from the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutes of Ohio. The official publisher link appears under "Verify the text" on this page.
What subject does Ohio Revised Code § 1547.071 address?
It addresses the rule set out in the section text. Read the section together with the surrounding provisions listed under "Nearby provisions" for the full picture.
Is Ohio Revised Code § 1547.071 still in force?
Statutes are amended, repealed, and renumbered every session. Confirm the current version at the official Ohio source before relying on this text.
Can this page be used as legal advice?
No. This is a reference transcription for research. Applying Ohio law to your facts requires a licensed Ohio attorney who can review the specifics.