Warning Labels With New Registration

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Warning Labels With New Registration

Nope, no boat operation license out here. Peronally, I would not mind if they required them and made it law that there must be at least one licensed operator in the boat, not saying that they are the only one's who can drive, but at least they are there. The test could be just a simple written test that demonstrates you have a working knowledge of boating laws, operation, and safety.

Imagine how much better the waterways would be if jetskiers had to take a safety test.

The stickers are rediculous. They could just send out a flyer to all boat owners with their new registration, it would educate just as much and probably be less expensive overall.

[sperbet]

RE: Re: RE: Back of stickers

I'm not putting that on my boat.

[bkhallpass]

RE: Re: RE: Back of stickers

I'm not for these stickers, but CO poisoning has been a danger here in CA. No
only teach surfing (and some are concerned that wake surfing poses a danger),
but also dumba** people riding on the swim platform. In my community an 8 year
old girl drowned not 30 feet from a dock because her parents let her ride on the
back of the boat and she was overcome by fumes. The mother was charged, but
I never heard if she was convicted.

We do not have a license for boats in CA. I believe Alabama has such a requirement but I'm not aware of any other state that does. Patrols won't get
it done, alone. We have over 1100 mile so waterways where I live, and there are less than 6 patrol boats out at any time. No way they can provide enough patrolling to curb the stupidity.

BKH

[surroundsound64]

We have to have a license in TX.

[surroundsound64]

We have to have a license in TX.

Well, I take that back. If you're under 18 you do... and it lowers your insurance too if you do, but I think it lowers your insurance if you have a license in any state.

[wake_fun]

I found the CA CODE and if you read it it says:

"When a new or used motorized vessel is sold in California, the two carbon monoxide poisoning warning stickers developed by the Department of Boating and Waterways shall be placed on the motorized vessel."
"This section shall become operative on May 1, 2005."

So since I didn't buy or sell any boat (my boat) I don't think I need to put the stickers on!!!

Here is the full CODE:

HARBORS AND NAVIGATION CODE
SECTION 680-685





680. This act shall be known as the Anthony Farr and Stacy Beckett
Boating Safety Act of 2004, and may be cited as Anthony and Stacy's
Law.


681. (a) It is unlawful to operate a motorized vessel or have the
engine of a motorized vessel run idle while an individual is teak
surfing, platform dragging, or bodysurfing behind the motorized
vessel.
(b) It is unlawful to operate a motorized vessel or have the
engine of a motorized vessel run idle while an individual is
occupying or holding onto the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, or
swim ladder of the vessel.
(c) Subdivision (b) does not apply when an individual is occupying
the swim platform, swim deck, swim step, or swim ladder for a very
brief period of time while assisting with the docking or departure of
the vessel, while exiting or entering the vessel, or while the
vessel is engaged in law enforcement or emergency rescue activity.
(d) "Teak surfing" or "platform dragging" means holding onto the
swim platform, swim deck, swim step, swim ladder, or any portion of
the exterior of the transom of a motorized vessel for any amount of
time while the motorized vessel is underway at any speed.
(e) "Bodysurfing" means swimming or floating on one's stomach or
on one's back on or in the wake directly behind a motorized vessel
that is underway.
(f) "Vessel" has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (e)
of Section 775.5.
(g) A violation of this section is an infraction punishable by a
fine of up to one hundred dollars ($100). Nothing in this
subdivision shall be considered in relation to a suspension,
restriction, or delay of driving privileges, or in the determination
of a violation point count as provided in Section 12810 of the
Vehicle Code.



682. All state-sponsored boating safety courses and all boating
safety courses that require state approval by the Department of
Boating and Waterways shall incorporate information about the dangers
of being overcome by carbon monoxide poisoning at the stern of a
motorized vessel and how to prevent that poisoning.



683. (a) When a new or used motorized vessel is sold in California,
the two carbon monoxide poisoning warning stickers developed by the
Department of Boating and Waterways shall be placed on the motorized
vessel. The smaller sticker shall be placed in the interior of the
motorized vessel where it is immediately visible to the person
operating the motorized vessel the larger sticker shall be placed
facing out on the exterior of the stern or transom of the motorized
vessel, unless the motorized vessel is inflatable and the sticker
would not adhere to the surface of the stern.
(b) For a motorized vessel sold by a dealer, the dealer shall
ensure that both warning stickers have been affixed prior to the
completion of the transaction.
(c) For a motorized vessel sold by an individual, both stickers
shall be included by the Department of Motor Vehicles in the new
registration material provided to the new owner, and the new owner of
the motorized vessel shall be notified that he or she is required to
affix the smaller sticker in the interior of the motorized vessel
where it is immediately visible to the operator of the motorized
vessel and the larger sticker facing out on the exterior of the stern
or transom of the motorized vessel, unless the motorized vessel is
inflatable and the sticker would not adhere to the surface of the
stern.
(d) A warning sticker already developed by the boating
manufacturer may satisfy the requirements of this section if it has
been approved in advance by the Department of Boating and Waterways.

(e) This section shall become operative on May 1, 2005.




684. (a) The Department of Motor Vehicles shall insert the
Department of Boating and Waterways' informational brochure and
warning stickers about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and
boats into the registration renewal materials mailed by the
Department of Motor Vehicles to vessel owners for two consecutive
two-year registration cycles and, thereafter, upon the recommendation
of the Director of Boating and Waterways. These materials shall
instruct vessel owners to place the two stickers in the motorized
vessel so that the smaller sticker is visible to the person operating
the motorized vessel and the larger sticker is facing out on the
exterior of the stern or transom of the motorized vessel, unless the
motorized vessel is inflatable and the sticker would not adhere to
the surface of the stern.
(b) This section shall become operative on May 1, 2005.



685. The Department of Boating and Waterways pursuant to
subdivision (a) of Section 85.2 may use funds in the Harbors and
Watercraft Revolving Fund, created pursuant to Section 85, to
administer this chapter and to reimburse the Department of Motor
Vehicles for its costs to administer this chapter.



"

[awake4air]

I don't see anything about a fine for not putting the stickers on the boat. Does this mean we can just play it off and act stupid if the MAN says something?

[winebrad]

RE: Re: RE: Back of stickers

Funny thing is that there is so much extra garbage stuffed in reg envelopes anymore that I just pulled out the 07 Decals and left the rest in the envelope. For that matter I think that they will just stay there! If a sheriff is so bored that he needs to check my warning stickers for a violation then I will gladly take the ticket! Otherwise these will not see the light of day!

Brad
02 Air

[redelf75]

RE: Re: RE: Back of stickers

We have a required license for in state registered boaters in CT. You can bring your out-of-state boat to CT and boat without a license. Anyone using a PWC needs a CT license, I think.

We too had a death due to CO2 poisoning. A teenage boy sitting on the stransom just keeled over and sank like a rock. I always make my guests (and son) wear a life jacket on the transom (if the boat is running).

CC should pipe the exaust up and out the tower like a smoke stack. It would make a nice towel warmer too! How cool would that be!

[surroundsound64]

Back of stickers

CC should pipe the exaust up and out the tower like a smoke stack. It would make a nice towel warmer too! How cool would that be!

I think in most states there's a law about having to have te exhaust underwater.

I liked how they defined vessle 1/2 through the new law. hehe.

But that would make sense, wake_fun, as long as you bought or sold the boat before May 05, I don't think you need to put them on!

[hundo]

RE: Back of stickers

In Calif when you buy a car you will see a sticker on the drivers window that states chemicals in this car may cause cancer,and as a dealer if you don't have it on there it is a big $$$ fine. Sticker companies love Calif.

[redelf75]

Re: RE: Back of stickers

In Calif when you buy a car you will see a sticker on the drivers window that states chemicals in this car may cause cancer,and as a dealer if you don't have it on there it is a big $$$ fine. Sticker companies love Calif.

But you have to eat it to get the cancer, right.

[jthooker]

Ohio Boating Law

Here's our law in Ohio (from the ODNR website):

Ohio's Boater Education Law
A law that went into effect January 1, 2000, requires boaters born on or after January 1, 1982, to successfully complete either a boating course or a proficiency exam in order to operate a boat powered by more than 10 horsepower. (ORC 1547.05-1547.052)
NOTE: The boating course must be approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators; and the proficiency exam must be approved by the ODNR Division of Watercraft.

[hundo]

I'm surprised it does'nt say within 100' of this vehicle !!!

Were leaving Calif on the 20th of this month. Some of you may have noticed some of my posts about going to North Carolina. Well I went out there for a month and it just was'nt for me? It could have been bad timing. I drove 2800 miles out and a month later drove right back. After returning we went searching again, this time closer :grin: We decided on Salem Oregon , no looking back on this decesion as we just signed our doc's on the Calif house and signed docs on Oregon. The season may be a tad shorter , at least I'll get to use my wetsuits more. Time to sell our 04 Seadoo's I think, not enough time for both Toys. Calif is nice just too much money for housing .

[bkhallpass]

The law cited above it useful, and may help you get out of a fine or ticket. However,
it is unlikely to prevent you from getting a ticket. If the patrol wants to right you up,
he or she will. If you've pissed them off, you'll probably get cited for something else
as well. Even if you beat it in court, is it really worth the time and effort? I would suggest
that if you really hate the stickers (which I do) just put it in your glove box and if
you get pulled over, offer to put it on. It's just not worth your effot to fight it.

Side note: Look on the wife's blow dryer some time. You'll probably find a warning
label that says don't use the blow dryer in the shower or bathtub. There's a
dumba** born every minute.

BKH