§ 921.06. Restrictions on child operators; duty of supervisory adult.

(A)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person under twelve (12) years of age shall operate any vessel on the waterways of the city unless the person is under the direct visual and audible supervision, during the operation, of a person who is eighteen (18) years of age or older. This section does not apply to a powercraft, powered by more than ten (10) horsepower, which shall be governed by subsection (B) of this section.

(B)

No person under twelve (12) years of age shall operate on the waterways of the city a powercraft, powered by more than ten (10) horsepower unless the person is under the direct visual and audible supervision, during the operation, of a person eighteen (18) years of age or older who is aboard the powercraft and, in the case of such a supervising person born on or after January 1, 1982, who holds a certificate obtained under Section 921.05 of this code or 1547.05 of the Revised Code or, in the case of a rented powercraft, meets the requirements of Section 921.052 or similar section of the Revised Code.

(C)

No supervising person eighteen (18) years of age or older shall permit any person who is under the supervising person's supervision and who is operating a vessel on the waterways of the city to violate any section of this chapter or a rule adopted under it.

(Ord. 805-05 § 1 (part).)