Section R12-4-523. Controlled Operation of Watercraft

A.      A person shall not operate any watercraft, or use any water- craft to tow a person on water skis, a surfboard, inflatable device, or similar object, device or equipment in a manner contrary to the area restrictions imposed by lawfully placed controlled-use markers, except for:

1.        Law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their lawful duties;

2.        Persons involved in rescue operations;

3.        Persons engaged in government-authorized activities; and

4.        Persons participating in a regatta, during the time limits of the event only.

B.       The exemptions listed under subsection (A) do not authorize any person to operate a watercraft in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner as prescribed under A.R.S. § 5-341.

Historical Note

Section R12-4-520 adopted effective May 27, 1992 (Supp. 92-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 3025, effective July 10, 2002 (Supp. 02-3). Amended by

final rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 597, effective July 1, 2013

(Supp. 13-1).