It is against the law to use water skis or a surfboard in a reckless or careless way that could hurt someone or damage property. It is also against the law to use water skis or a surfboard while drunk or on drugs like narcotics, barbiturates, or marijuana. Breaking this law is a class B misdemeanor.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
577.024. use of water skis and surfboards — . — 1. A person commits the of unlawful use of water skis and surfboards, if such person:
(1) Manipulates any water skis or surfboard in a or manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person; or
(2) Manipulates any water skis or surfboard while or under the influence of any , , or marijuana.
2. The offense of unlawful use of water skis and surfboards is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1959 S.B. 142 § 9, A.L. 1985 H.B. 280, et al., A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 306.110; Effective 1-01-17
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