§ 6-53. Towing person on water skis or other device.

(a)

Observer or mirror required. A person may not operate a watercraft and tow a person on water skis, an aquaplane, a surfboard, a saucer, or a similar device unless:

(1)

There is another person in the watercraft in addition to the operator who is in a position to continually observe the person being towed; or

(2)

The boat is equipped with a mirror providing the operator a wide field of vision to the rear.

(b)

Night skiing or towing prohibited. A person may not be towed or operate a watercraft towing a person on water skis, an aquaplane, a surfboard, a saucer, or another device from one hour after sunset to sunrise of the following day.

(Ord. No. 73, § 5.10, 7-11-83; Ord. No. 401, § 1, 9-29-05)

State law reference

Towing person on water skis, M.S. § 86B.315.