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(6) Inland Rules Light Requirements for Classes 2 and 3: Subd. 13. Licensing by political subdivisions. No political sub- Separate 10-point red and green side lights showing from dead division of this state shall require licensing of watercraft covered ahead to 2 points abaft the beam and visible at a distance of at by Sections 361.01 to 361.28. least one mile. A 20-point while light as near the stem as possible showing 10 361.041 WATERCRAFT SAFETY PROGRAM; points on each side and visible at a distance of at least two miles. OPERATORS PERMITS. A 32-point bright white light aft to show all around the horizon, Subd. 1. Safety prOgram. The commissioner shall continue and visible at a distance of atleast two miles and located higher than expand his comprehensive boatsafety and education program and, the 20-point white light forward. in connection with the program, shall issue operators permits as When at anchor, a 32-point white light, visible at a distance required by this section. The commissioner shall cooperate with of at least one mile all around the horizon. boatmen, governmental subdivisions, state agencies, other states, (7) All watercraft over 65 feet in length must display the lights and the federal government in the operation of the program. The required by the Inland Rules Light Requirements found in NR commissioner shall issue a watercraft operators permit to a person 202 (c) (5) and (6). who successfully qualifies for a permit under the boat safety (8) All non-motorized canoes, kayaks, sailboats and rowboats, education program. when under way or anchored, between sunset and sunrise, shall ~ Subd. 2. Operator's Permit. Except as provided in this sub- carry aboard but not necessarily fixed to any part of the watercraft division, no person 13 years of age or over but less than 18 years a lantern or flashlight capable of showing a white light visible of age may operate a motorboat powered by a motor over 24 horse- all around the horizon at a distance of two miles or more, in power without possessing a valid watercraft operator's permit, sufficient time to avoid collision with another watercraft. Such unless there is a person 18 years of age or over in the motor boat. light or lantern shall be displayed. The operator's permit required by this subdivision is not required of a non-resident who operates a motorboat for less than 31 consecu- Nii - 203 - CAPACITY PLATE tive days in a calendar year. The commissioner shall establish an INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS educational course and a testing program for watercraft operators (a) Information Required. The manufacturer's capacity plate and for persons 13 years of age or over but less than 18 years required by law shall contain the following in£ormation: of age required to take the watercraft safety course. The commis- (1) Safe maximum horsepower. sioner shall issue a watercraft operator's permit to a person 13 (2) Maximum number of persons at 150 pounds per person. years of age or over but less than 18 years of age who successfully (3) Properly located maximum weight in pounds of persons, completes the educational program and the written test which the motor and gear. commissioner shall prescribe. (b) Formula for Determining Maximum Weight. The formula for Subd. 3. Unlawful for owners to permit certain uses of water- determining the maximum weight for watercraft manufactured for Craft. It is unlawful for the owner of a watercraft to permit the sale in Minnesota, 19 feet and under, except canoes, kayaks, and watercraft to be operated contrary to the provisions of this section. sailboats, shall be the recommended practices for watercraft load [Effective date: This section is effective January 1, 1975. capacity Project H-5 (adopted) or Project H-5a (proposed) contained ~ However, before the effective date the commissioner may establish in the American Boat and Yacht Council Incorporated publication the testing program for watercraft operators and may issue water- "Safety Standards for Small Craft 1971-72". craft operators permits.] (c) Formula for Determining Maximum Horsepower. The for- mula for determining the maximum horsepower for watercraft 361.05. OPERATION GENERALLY. manufactured for sale in Minnesota, 19 feet and under, shall be It is unlawful to operate or permit the operation of a watercraft the "Recommended Practices and Standards Covering Safe Power- or to use any device relating to the use of the watercraft in the ing of Small Craft" Project P-11 (proposed) contained in the Ameri- following ways: can Boat and Yacht Council, Incorporated, publication "Safety (1) In a careless or heedless manner in disregard of the rights Standards for Small Craft 1971-72". or safety of others; (2) In a reckless or groasly negligent manner, so as to cause NR 204 - WATERWAY MARKERS. personal injury to another or damage to the property of another; (a) Generally. Except as hereinafter provided, or as otherwise (3) Upon the waters of this state without the equipment provided by law, all waterway markers placed in or upon the waters required by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 361.01 to 361.29, and of the state by public authority or under a permit issued by the the rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto; 28 9