Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart C - BOATING
Chapter 115 - BOATS CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE
Section 115.8 - Personnel requirements of passenger carrying boats
Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 115.8
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) It is unlawful for a person to operate a boat carrying passengers for hire unless the person first obtains an operator's license for passenger carrying boats under § 115.9 (relating to licenses for operators).
(b) It is unlawful to operate a boat carrying passengers for hire without an additional qualified crew member if one of the following conditions exist:
(1) The length of the boat exceeds 45
feet.
(2) The boat is certified to
carry more than 49 passengers.
(3)
The operator cannot handle the mooring lines or associated equipment without
assistance.
(c) To qualify as a crew member, an individual shall meet the following conditions. The individual shall:
(1) Be at least 16 years
of age.
(2) Be capable of
performing the duties required.
(3)
Possess a valid Boating Safety Education Certificate.
The provisions of this §115.8 amended under section 5122 of the Fish and Boat Code (30 Pa.C.S. § 5122).
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