Nevada Revised Statutes Title 43. Public Safety; Vehicles; Watercraft § 488.580. Operation of personal watercraft

(a) In a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of another person.

(b) Unless the operator and each passenger is wearing a life jacket of an appropriate size and type for the person for whom it was intended that has been approved by the United States Coast Guard and meets any requirements prescribed by the regulations of the Commission.

(c) Unless the operator is at least 14 years of age.

(d) Unless the operator satisfies any applicable provisions of NRS 488.730.

(a) Operates the personal watercraft within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel, unless both are leaving a flat wake or traveling at a speed of not more than 5 nautical miles per hour.

(b) Operates the personal watercraft in the vicinity of a power-driven vessel in a manner that obstructs the visibility of either operator.

(c) Heads into the wake of a power-driven vessel which is within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel and causes one-half or more of the length of the personal watercraft to leave the water.

(d) Within a zone closer than 5 lengths of the longest vessel, maneuvers quickly, turns sharply or swerves, unless the maneuver is necessary to avoid collision.

(a) A class A power-driven vessel which:

(b) A mechanically propelled personal hydrofoil or motorized surfboard.