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Alaska Statutes Title 5. Amusements and Sports § 05.25.020. Water skis and surfboards

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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(a) A person may not operate a watercraft on inland water of the state for towing a person on water skis, a surfboard, or similar devices unless

(1) the watercraft is equipped with a rearview mirror in which the person being towed can be viewed; or

(2) there is in the watercraft a person of 12 years of age or older in addition to the operator in a position to observe the progress of the person being towed.

(b) A person may not operate a watercraft on water of the state to tow a person under 13 years of age on water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device unless the person being towed is wearing a United States Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II, or Type III personal flotation device. In this subsection, “personal flotation device” does not include a life belt or life ring.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 5. Amusements and Sports § 05.25.020. Water skis and surfboards - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-5-amusements-and-sports/ak-st-sect-05-25-020-nr2/

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