Firearm Restrictions for Boaters in Ohio Ohio’s firearm restrictions and concealed carry laws require that no person shall discharge a firearm while in or on a vessel, except for those legally e...

Snorkeling and Scuba Diving Regulations in Ohio Various requirements exist for snorkeling and scuba diving in Ohio. Permission may be required by the ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation. Additionall...

Ohio’s navigation rules are the traffic laws of the waterways and are legally binding for boat operators. These rules dictate the operator’s course of action for avoiding collisions and includ...

Within the area of their jurisdiction, Ohio’s boating laws are enforced by: Sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, marshals, deputy marshals, municipal police officers, township police constables, wildlife offi...

Reckless boat operation is illegal in the state of Ohio. Boat operators in Ohio are not permitted to operate any boat, or manipulate any waterskis or similar device, without due caution, in a heedless...

Ohio’s Boating and Alcohol Laws and Regulations Ohio’s boating and alcohol laws state that it is illegal for a person to operate or to be in physical control of any boat that is underway, ...

Ohio’s Litter Laws and Environmental Regulations Ohio’s litter laws state that no operator or occupants shall discard litter improperly from any vessel, regardless of intent. No operator s...

Ohio’s boat equipment requirements include additional carriage requirements for sound signals, anchors, and distress equipment. Be sure that you’re familiar with the boat safety equipment ...

Ohio’s Fire Extinguisher Requirements Ohio’s fire extinguisher requirements state that no person shall operate or permit to be operated any powercraft that does not meet the fire extinguis...

Ohio’s life jacket laws state that other than commercial vessels, no person shall operate or permit to be operated any watercraft that is 16 feet or greater in length without carrying one, Type ...