Ohio Code § 1547.16

Ohio Code § 1547.16. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1547.16.

No person shall ride or attempt to ride upon water skis, surfboard, or similar device,

or engage or attempt to engage in barefoot skiing, or use or operate any vessel to

tow any person thereon on the waters in this state during that period of the day between

sunset and sunrise, except upon special permit issued by the state department, conservancy

district, or political subdivision having jurisdiction and control of such water.

Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1547.16
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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