Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon the waters of this state, the operator of each self-propelled vessel twelve meters or more in length shall carry on board and maintain for ready reference a copy of the inland navigation rules as required by 33 CFR 88.05.(B) No person shall operate a vessel or…

h 119. PDF: (A) Rules 1501:47-2-01 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code apply to all vessels upon the waters in the state of Ohio.(B) All vessels complying with the construction and equipment requirements of the "Code of Federal Regulations" and the "International Navigatio…

h 119. PDF: (A) Nothing in rules 1501:47-2-01 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code shall exonerate any vessel, or the operator, owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with rules 1501:47-2-01 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code …

19.03 PDF: For the purpose of rules 1501:47-2-01 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code, except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions are as follows:(A) "Vessel" includes every description of watercraft, including nondisplacement craft and seaplanes, including…

h 119. PDF: Rules 1501:47-2-04 to 1501:47-2-10 of the Administrative Code apply in any condition of visibility. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

h 119. PDF: Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.No person shall op…

h 119. PDF: Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that it can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.In determining a safe speed the following factors sha…

h 119. PDF: (A) Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt such risk shall be deemed to exist.(B) Proper use shall be made of radar equipment if fitted and o…

h 119. PDF: (A) Any action taken to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship.(B) Any alteration of course or speed to avoid collision shall, if the circumstances of the …

19.03 PDF: (A) (1) A vessel proceeding along the course of a narrow channel or fairway shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on its starboard side as is safe and practicable.(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (A)(1) of this rule and paragraph (A) o…

h 119. PDF: Each vessel required by the "Code of Federal Regulations" to participate in a vessel traffic service shall comply with the applicable regulations. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

h 119. PDF: Rules 1501:47-2-11 to 1501:47-2-18 of the Administrative Code apply to vessels in sight of one another. Authorized By: – Amplifies: – Five Year Review Date:

h 119. PDF: (A) When two sailing vessels are approaching one another, so as to involve risk of collision, one of them shall keep out of the way of the other as follows:(1) When each has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of…

h 119. PDF: (A) Notwithstanding anything contained in rules 1501:47-2-04 to 1501:47-2-18 of the Administrative Code, any vessel overtaking any other shall keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.(B) A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up with another v…

19.03 PDF: (A) Unless otherwise agreed, when two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision each shall alter its course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.(B) Such a situation shal…

h 119. PDF: (A) When two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on its starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.(B) Notwithsta…

h 119. PDF: Every vessel which is directed to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, so far as possible, take early and substantial action to keep well clear.No person shall operate or permit to be operated, any vessel on the waters in this state, in violation of this rule.…

h 119. PDF: (A) (1) Where one of two vessels is to keep out of the way, the other shall keep its course and speed.(2) The latter vessel may, however, take action to avoid collision by its maneuver alone, as soon as it becomes apparent to it that the vessel required to keep out of…

h 119. PDF: Except where rules 1501:47-2-09, 1501:47-2-10, and 1501:47-2-13 of the Administrative Code otherwise require:(A) A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of:(1) A vessel not under command.(2) A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver.(3) A vessel …

h 119. PDF: (A) This rule applies to vessels not in sight of one another when navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility.(B) Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed adapted to the prevailing circumstances and conditions of restricted visibility. A power-driven vess…

h 119. PDF: (A) Rules 1501:47-2-20 to 1501:47-2-31 of the Administrative Code shall be complied with in all weather.(B) The rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise local time, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited, except such ligh…

h 119. PDF: For the purpose of rules 1501:47-2-21 to 1501:47-2-31 of the Administrative Code, except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions are as follows:(A) "Masthead light" means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbr…

h 119. PDF: The lights prescribed in these rules shall have an intensity as specified in annex I of the "I.N.R.A.", so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges:(A) In a vessel of fifty meters or more in length:(1) A masthead light, six miles.(2) A sidelight, three miles.(…

h 119. PDF: (A) A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit:(1) A masthead light forward; except that a vessel of less than twenty meters in length need not exhibit this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it as far forward as is practicable.(2) A second masthead light …

h 119. PDF: (A) A power-driven vessel when towing astern shall exhibit:(1) Instead of the light prescribed either in paragraph (A)(1) or (A)(2) of rule 1501:47-2-23 of the Administrative Code, two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measuring from the …

h 119. PDF: (A) A sailing vessel underway shall exhibit:(1) Sidelights.(2) A sternlight.(B) In a sailing vessel of less than twenty meters in length the lights prescribed in paragraph (A) of this rule may be combined in one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast where it …

h 119. PDF: (A) A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, shall exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this rule.(B) A vessel when engaged in trawling, by which is meant the dragging through the water of a dredge net or other apparatus used as a fishin…

h 119. PDF: (A) A vessel not under command shall exhibit:(1) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen.(2) Two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen.(3) When making way through the water, in addition to the lights pre…

h 119. PDF: (A) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty shall exhibit:(1) At or near the masthead, two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red.(2) When underway, in addition, sidelights and a sternlight.(3) When at anchor, in addition to the lights …

h 119. PDF: (A) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:(1) In the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball.(2) At or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in paragraph (A)(1) of this rule, an all-round white light.(B) A vessel of…

19.03 PDF: Where it is impracticable for a seaplane or wing-in-ground craft to exhibit lights and shapes of the characteristics or in the positions prescribed in the rules of this chapter it shall exhibit lights and shapes as closely similar in characteristics and position as is …

h 119. PDF: For the purpose of rules 1501:47-2-32 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code, except where the context otherwise requires, the definitions are as follows:(A) "Whistle" means any sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts and which complie…

19.03 PDF: (A) Any vessel operating on the waters of this state shall be equipped with sound signaling devices as follows:(1) A vessel of twelve meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle.(2) A vessel of twenty meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell…

h 119. PDF: (A) When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other, each vessel underway, when maneuvering as authorized or required by this rule.(1) Shall indicate that maneuver by the following signals on…

h 119. PDF: In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this rule shall be used as follows:(A) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound at intervals of not more than two minutes, one prolonged blast.(B) A p…

h 119. PDF: If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel, any vessel may make light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorized elsewhere in rules 1501:47-2-32 to 1501:47-2-36 of the Administrative Code, or may direct the beam of its searchlight …

19.03 PDF: The rules contained within Chapter 1501:47-3 of the Administrative Code are applicable to all water areas under the supervision and control of the Ohio division of parks and watercraft. However, nothing herein is to be interpreted or construed in such a manner as to pr…

19.03 PDF: Whenever used in any division of parks and watercraft rules, the following terms, unless otherwise expressly defined, mean and include each of the meanings as provided herin.(A) "Air propelled powercraft" means any powercraft propelled by machinery which produces a cur…

19.03 PDF: The lock personnel are charged with the immediate control and management of a navigation lock, and of the area set aside as the lock area, including the lock approach channels. The lock personnel will ensure that all laws, rules, regulations, and signs for the use of t…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a powercraft within or on any water of the division of parks and watercraft at any time at a speed greater than ten miles per hour, except from sunrise to sunset in the designated speed zones, ski zone…

19.03 PDF: Any person who operates or permits the operation of a powercraft within or through a designated speed zone, ski zone or unzoned area designated for combined speed boating and water skiing as provided in rule 1501:47-3-08 of the Administrative Code, between the hours of…

19.03 PDF: While being towed by a watercraft, it is unlawful for any person to have any airfoil or balloon device in hand or affixed to the person for the purpose of becoming airborne over the waters of the division of parks and watercraft. Last updated June 30, 2023 at 1:28 AM A…

19.03 PDF: Except as provided in rule 1501:46-13-11 of the Administrative Code, no person shall use or operate any air propelled powercraft or hovercraft on any water area of the division of parks and watercraft except that it shall be lawful to use these craft in the speed or sk…

19.03 PDF: The maximum allowable horsepower rating for any motorized canoe, kayak, or paddleboard on waters managed by the division of parks and watercraft is four horsepower. Last updated June 30, 2023 at 1:28 AM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1547.61 Five Year Revie…

19.03 PDF: No person is permitted to start, engage, or operate any mechanical propulsion device to maneuver a powercraft within or through a "No Motor Zone." Last updated June 30, 2023 at 1:28 AM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1547.08, 1547.61 Five Year Review Date: 6…

19.03 PDF: No person is permitted to operate or allow the operation of a powercraft at a speed that produces a wake within or through a shore zone or danger zone or through any area marked as a no wake zone at any time. Last updated June 30, 2023 at 1:28 AM Authorized By: 1546.04…

19.03 PDF: No person is permitted to launch or operate any watercraft on any water areas located at Tinkers creek state park. Last updated June 30, 2023 at 1:28 AM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1547.61 Five Year Review Date: 6/30/2028 Prior Effective Dates: 10/30/197…