Towing a Person With a Boat
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Operators towing a person(s) on water skis or a similar device must do so safely and responsibly.
- It is illegal for boats to tow persons on water skis or any device of this type between sunset and sunrise.
- The operator of the towing boat and the skier must not operate in a manner that endangers the safety of persons or property. Also, they must not operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- It is illegal to tow a person(s) holding onto any portion of the boat aft of the transom (including a step, ladder, platform, or deck) while underway.