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OH HB372
Bill
Status
12/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Becker
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AI Summary
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Amends Ohio Revised Code section 1547.15 to allow vessel operators towing water skiers or barefoot skiers to use rearview mirrors as an alternative to having an observer present in the vessel.
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Vessel operators must have present in the vessel either a person 10 years or older observing the towed person, or a rearview mirror mounted so the operator can observe the towed person's activities.
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Requires vessel operators to continuously observe traffic patterns toward which the vessel is approaching.
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Prohibits operation of any vessel in violation of these requirements on Ohio waters.
Legislative Description
To allow operators of vessels to use rearview mirrors to observe water skiers, barefoot skiers, and others who are being towed by the vessels.
Watercraft operators-observe skiers/others being towed-by using rearview mirrors
Last Action
To Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security
12/4/2013