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IC 14-15-2-13 Hand lanterns or flashlights Sec. 13. (a) This section applies to the following: 1. Nonpowered boats including canoes and kayaks. 2. Sailboats not more than twenty-two (22) feet in length under sail alone. 3. Boats powered only by electric motor on lakes restricted to propulsion solely by oars, paddles, or electric motors. 4. Any boat using an electric motor for positioning purposes only. (b) A boat must be equipped with a hand portable lantern or flashlight not affixed or attached to any part of the boat and capable of throwing a white light visible for a distance of at least two (2) miles. The operator of the boat shall display the same or the white light aft, if available, in sufficient time to avoid a collision with any other boat that is being operated in accordance with this article. As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. IC 14-15-2-14 Pontoon boat lights Sec. 14. All flat bottomed boats supported by floats, commonly called pontoon boats, must display a fixed combination red and green light forward and a fixed white light aft, according to standards prescribed by the department. As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. IC 14-15-2-15 Violations Sec. 15. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction. (b) A person who violates section 7(c) or 8 of this chapter commits a Class A infraction. Notwithstanding IC 34-28-5-4(a), a judgment of at least one thousand dollars ($1,000) shall be imposed for each Class A infraction committed in violation of section 7(c) or 8 of this chapter. As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.8. Amended by P.L.137-2007, SEC.32. 46 It’s the Law! Copyright © 2010 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com
◆◆ Vessel operators must make sure that their vessels are equipped with the proper navigation lights and use the lights during these conditions: • When away from the dock between sunset and sunrise • During periods of restricted visibility such as fog or heavy rain ◆◆ No other lights that may be mistaken for required navigation lights may be exhibited. ◆◆ The required navigation lights differ depending on the type and size of your vessel. Your Vessel: • Motorboat • Sailboat under power • Motorboat • Sailboat under power • Sailboat under sail • Sailboat under sail • Canoe or kayak • Vessel with an electric motor That Is: Powered by engine less than 15 hp Powered by engine 15 hp or greater More than 22 ft. in length 22 ft. or less in length Must Display These Lights When Underway: • An all-round white light or both a masthead light and a sternlight visible from a distance of at least two miles • Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least one mile • An all-round white light or both a masthead light and a sternlight visible from a distance of at least two miles • Red and green sidelights visible from a distance of at least one mile • A sternlight visible from a distance of at least two miles • One lantern or flashlight shining a white light visible from a distance of at least two miles; the operator must display the light in sufficient time to avoid a collision with another vessel Speed between sunset and sunrise is limited to 10 miles per hour (IC 14-15-3-8). As Shown In: Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 It’s the Law! 47 Copyright © 2010 Boat Ed, www.boat-ed.com
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Page 7 and 8: ◆◆ Before beginning to fuel:
Page 9 and 10: Filing a Float Plan Before going ou
Page 11 and 12: Navigation Rules There are two term
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Page 17 and 18: Other Non-Lateral Markers Safe Wate
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Page 21 and 22: Ignition Safety Switches IC 14-15-1
Page 23 and 24: • Avoid maneuvers that cause the
Page 25 and 26: Before Going Out All operators are
Page 27 and 28: Types of Fees Related to Registerin
Page 29 and 30: Lake Permits All privately owned, m
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Page 37 and 38: Marine Events IC 14-15-7-3(a);312 I
Page 39 and 40: Diver-Down Flags IC 14-15-9 ◆◆
Page 41 and 42: ◆◆ Besides being USCG-approved,
Page 43 and 44: Fire Extinguishers 312 IAC 5-13-3 A
Page 45 and 46: Ventilation Systems IC 14-15-2-2 Bi
Page 47: IC 14-15-2-11 White light aft Sec.
Page 51 and 52: Sound-Producing Devices 312 IAC 5-1
Page 53 and 54: On the Water In addition to the law
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Page 57 and 58: Alcohol and Drugs IC 14-15-8-1 “C
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Page 67 and 68: 5. Provide reasonable assistance to
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Page 71 and 72: Typical Marine Sanitation Device
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Page 81 and 82: Lake & River Enhancement Program
Page 83 and 84: Boating Checklist Is the motorboat

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