Ohio Code § 1548.01

Ohio Code § 1548.01. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 1548.01.

(A) As used in this chapter, “electronic” and “watercraft” have the same meanings as

in section 1546.01 of the Revised Code . (B) This chapter does not apply to any of the following: (1) A watercraft covered by a marine document in effect that has been assigned to it

by the United States government pursuant to federal law; (2) A watercraft from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters

in this state; (3) A watercraft whose owner is the United States, a state, or a political subdivision

of a state; (4) A ship's lifeboat.  As used in division (B)(4) of this section, “ lifeboat ” means a watercraft that is held aboard another vessel and used exclusively for emergency

purposes. (5) A canoe; (6) A watercraft less than fourteen feet in length without a permanently affixed mechanical

means of propulsion; (7) A watercraft less than fourteen feet in length with a permanently fixed mechanical

means of propulsion of less than ten horsepower as determined by the manufacturer's

rating; (8) Outboard motors of less than ten horsepower as determined by the manufacturer's rating. (C) The various certificates, applications, and assignments necessary to provide certificates

of title for watercraft and outboard motors shall be made on appropriate forms approved

by the chief of the division of parks and watercraft.

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

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  • Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1548.01
  • Jurisdiction: Ohio
  • Code: Ohio Revised Code
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