Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate or permit the operation of a powercraft propelled by a motor or combination of motors with a horsepower rating in excess of ten horsepower through the waters of the division of parks and watercraft in the following state park areas:Cowan lake st…

19.03 PDF: Powercraft propelled by a motor with a horsepower rating in excess of ten horsepower may be operated upon the waters of the division of parks and watercraft in the following park areas.Buckeye lake state parkDeer creek state parkDelaware state parkDillon state parkGran…

19.03 PDF: No watercraft is permitted to drift, be anchored, docked, moored, tied up, or beached by the operator, owner, or other occupants on waters of the division of parks and watercraft for the purpose of sleeping thereon at night except at locations that have been designated…

19.03 PDF: At those areas where water ski zones are designated, the direction of travel for ski boat traffic on that specific lake may be posted. It is unlawful for any person to operate or cause a watercraft to move in a direction in violation of the posted direction of travel e…

19.03 PDF: At Portage lakes state park and Buckeye lake state park, no person is permitted to operate a watercraft in either of the two activity zones for purposes other than the activity that is designated for that period of time. This rule is effective from Memorial day to Labo…

19.03 PDF: (A) It is unlawful to swim, dive, wade or bathe from any watercraft other than in an area that is designated by the division of parks and watercraft as a public beach, swim, dive or wading area in the waters of the following state parks:(1) Grand lake St. Marys(2) Indi…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful to overtly and publicly consume or display the presence of any beer or intoxicating liquor on any watercraft on any waters administered by the division of parks and watercraft. For the purposes of this section, beer or intoxicating liquor are defined as …

19.03 PDF: It shall be unlawful for any vessel powered by a motor or combination of motors with a horsepower rating of more than ten horsepower to be operated at a speed greater than idle speed or at a speed that creates a wake on the waters of the following areas:(A) Water areas…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall operate or permit the operation of any watercraft propelled by a single motor or combination of motors that produces a horsepower rating in excess of twenty horsepower on the waters of Pymatuning lake.(B) On the waters of Pymatuning lake, no person …

19.03 PDF: The rules contained within Chapter 1501:47-5 of the Administrative Code are applicable to all waters owned or controlled by the division of wildlife. However, nothing herein is to be interpreted or construed in such a manner as to prevent or delay authorized personnel …

19.03 PDF: (A) Under authority of section 1531.06 of the Revised Code and after compliance with Chapter 1547. of the Revised Code, the chief of the division of wildlife orders that:(B) It is unlawful for any person to use a watercraft mooring or tie-up stake on any property admin…

19.03 PDF: (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate (start/run) or permit the operation of a powercraft, other than a powercraft propelled by an electric motor, on the following water areas under the management authority of the division of wildlife.Barnesville reservoir #2Bel…

19.03 PDF: (A) The water of Berlin reservoir is divided into five designated areas:(1) Area one includes of the waters lying between U.S. route 224 and the dam.(2) Area two includes the waters lying between U.S. route 224 and the "N.Y.C. railroad" bridge.(3) Area three includes t…

19.03 PDF: The rules contained within Chapter 1501:47-6 of the Administrative Code are applicable to all water areas under the management authority of the division of natural areas. However, nothing herein is to be interpreted or construed in such a manner as to prevent or delay …

19.03 PDF: No person shall operate or permit the operation of any powered vessel at a speed greater than idle speed upon the waters of the Licking river within the confines of Blackhand gorge state nature preserve from the Toboso road bridge (county road 273) upstream to the conf…

19.03 PDF: The rules contained within Chapter 1501:47-7 of the Administrative Code are applicable to waters of this state that are managed by a political subdivision, federal agency, or other governing body in accordance with the provisions of section 1547.61 of the Revised Code.…

19.03 PDF: (A) On the waters of White Oak creek, Red Oak creek, Straight creek and Eagle creek, from the mouth to the headwaters, it is unlawful to operate a watercraft at a speed in excess of six MPH and to operate a watercraft in such a manner to cause a wake of sufficient size…

19.03 PDF: (A) For the purpose of this section, "waterways of the city" shall be defined as all waters within the territorial limits of the city of Columbus or bounded by city owned lands.(B) No person shall operate any vessel of more than ten horsepower on the waterways of the c…

19.03 PDF: (A) With the exception of special events approved by the five rivers metroparks, on eastwood metropark lake, on odd dates of the month, it is unlawful for any person to operate a watercraft at a speed greater than idle speed, or at a speed that creates a wake. Personal…

19.03 PDF: General provisions:(A) On any waters under the management authority of the Great parks of Hamilton county, it is unlawful to:(1) Willingly swim, bathe, or leave a vessel to enter the water in a manner contrary to posted regulations.(2) Use any recreational floats, nove…

19.03 PDF: (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate (start/run) or permit the operation of a motor, or combination of motors, exceeding a total horsepower rating in excess of ten horsepower to propel a vessel on or within Odell lake.(B) Vessels equipped with higher horsepower…

19.03 PDF: Upon the waters of the Sandusky river in Sandusky county, north of the city of Fremont, there is hereby established the following special zone relating to operations of watercraft, said zone to be indicated by marker buoys, as specified in section 1547.08 of the Revise…

19.03 PDF: On the waters of Clearfork reservoir, no person shall operate or permit the operation of any powercraft at a speed that creates a wake. A "wake" as used in this rule shall be defined as a track left in the water causing waves or swells. Last updated February 27, 2023 a…

19.03 PDF: Designated areas:The slip between the middle bay and the north bay includes all waters between a line crossing Nettle lake from the beach at camp Diclair (4141'15"N 8443'31"W) to the opposite eastern shoreline (4141'15"N 8443'35"W) and extending northward to the north …

19.03 PDF: Upon the waters of Springfield lake, it is unlawful:(A) To operate or permit the operation of a watercraft at a speed greater than idle or no-wake speed between the hours of seven p.m. and ten a.m.(B) For any watercraft to anchor, idle, or stop in the designated speed …

19.03 PDF: (A) Definitions:(1) "Shore zone" means the water area of a uniform width of fifty feet lying parallel with and contiguous to the shoreline.(2) "Open zone" means any water except the shore zone, designated swim areas, and the marina or boat launch area.(3) "Designated s…

19.03 PDF: On the waters under the management authority of the Stark county park district, it is unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a class of vessel not specifically permitted as follows:(A) A vessel propelled by a motor, or combination of motors, with…

19.03 PDF: (A) It is unlawful for any person to operate or permit to be operated a motor, or combination of motors, exceeding a horsepower rating in excess of ten horsepower to propel a vessel on the Cuyahoga river between the state route 91 bridge in Munroe falls to the Broad st…

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon the waters of lake Snowden, it is unlawful for any powercraft to be operated at a speed greater than idle speed, or at a speed that creates a wake, unless specifically permitted in writing by the park manager.(B) A "wake" as used in the rule means a track left…

19.03 PDF: (A) Upon the waters of Apple Valley lake, it is unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a powercraft at a speed greater than idle speed, or at a speed that creates a wake between sunset and sunrise.A "wake" as used in the rule means a track left b…

19.03 PDF: Upon the waters of lake Lorelei, it is unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a powercraft:(A) At a speed greater than thirty-five miles per hour from sunrise to sunset within the water-ski or open zone.(B) At a speed greater than six miles per h…

19.03 PDF: (A) General provisions:(1) No person shall operate a powercraft at a speed greater than idle speed, or at a speed that creates a wake from sunset to sunrise.(2) No person shall operate a powercraft at a speed greater than idle speed, or at a speed that creates a wake a…

19.03 PDF: (A) Operating regulations(1) No person shall operate a powercraft at a speed greater than idle speed or at a speed that creates a wake from sunset to sunrise.(2) Powercraft operating in the designated speed and ski zones shall travel in a counter-clockwise direction wi…

19.03 PDF: (A) Definitions:(1) "No-wake speed" means to operate a powered vessel at a speed determined by the minimum amount of power required to maintain steerage of the craft.(2) "Open zone" means the waters of lake Roaming Rock which are more than seventy-five feet from the sh…

19.03 PDF: (A) On the waters of the Little Miami river in Warren county, it is unlawful to operate a watercraft in such a manner that creates a wake.(B) A "wake" as used in this rule is defined as a track left by a watercraft in the water causing waves or swells.(C) Vessels being…

19.03 PDF: For the purposes of this rule, "waters of the district" means any water areas within the boundaries of any park and any waters under the management authority of the Medina county park district.The administrator of the Medina county park district, or the administrator's…

Use of motorized watercraft on the waters of Geauga lake, restrictions:(A) No person may operate (start/run) or permit the operation of any watercraft propelled by an inboard or outboard motor other than an electric motor.(B) Motorized watercraft equipped with a motor other than …

19.03 PDF: The following horsepower limitations apply to the below named waters of the Muskingum watershed conservancy district.(A) "Horsepower" means the horsepower rating published by the manufacturer for the power unit involved and any power unit modified to reduce or increase…

19.03 PDF: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a watercraft at any time at a speed greater than idle speed or at a speed that creates a wake within an area zoned by the Muskingum watershed conservancy district and marked by buoys as a no-wake…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful for any person to use any watercraft on the waters of the district for the purpose of sleeping on board unless such person has obtained a docking permit and the watercraft is anchored, tied, or otherwise secured in a designated area. Last updated Februar…

19.03 PDF: (A) No person shall overtly and publicly consume or display the presence of any beer or intoxicating liquor, as defined in section 4301.01 of the Revised Code while occupying any watercraft upon the waters of Atwood lake, Beach City lake, Charles Mill lake, Clendening …

19.03 PDF: Ingress and egress for watercraft to the reservoirs of the district is only permitted at sites authorized by the district and no boats are authorized to be anchored, tied, or stored overnight at any points along the shores of the reservoirs unless under the terms of sp…

19.03 PDF: The operation of seaplanes, hovercraft, and submersibles is unlawful on any waters of the district. Last updated February 15, 2024 at 2:04 PM Authorized By: 1546.04 Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.03, 1547.61 Five Year Review Date: 2/15/2029 Prior Effective Dates: 10/30/1977,…

19.03 PDF: It is unlawful for any person to operate or permit to be operated a watercraft at a speed in excess of six miles per hour, or to engage in water skiing, surfboarding, or other like towing activities on any waters of the Muskingum watershed conservancy district from sun…

19.03 PDF: The chief executive officer of the Muskingum watershed conservancy district, or his/her designee, may, if he/she determines that the public safety will be adequately protected, grant written permission for over-horsepower watercraft operation(s) on Muskingum watershed …

19.03 PDF: No person, while being towed by a watercraft, is permitted to use any device for the purpose of becoming airborne over Muskingum watershed conservancy district waters. No person while operating a watercraft is permitted to tow any person using a device for the purpose …

19.03 PDF: Public notice of hearing to be conducted by the department of natural resources shall be advertised in the register of Ohio at least thirty days, but not more than forty days, prior to the hearing. In addition to public notice given in the register of Ohio, the departm…