The lakes named in section 1546.11 of the Revised Code shall at all times be open to the public as resorts for recreation and pleasure, including hunting, fishing, and boating. The privileges of hunting and fishing shall be subject to the fish and game laws of the state, and the boating privileges shall be subject to the rules and regulations prescribed by law and the division of parks and watercraft.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 1546.12

  • Rules: means rules adopted by the chief of the division of parks and watercraft under this chapter or Chapter 1547 of the Revised Code, unless the context indicates otherwise. See Ohio Code 1546.01
  • state: means the state of Ohio. See Ohio Code 1.59
  • Watercraft: means any of the following when used or capable of being used for transportation on the water:

    (1) A vessel operated by machinery either permanently or temporarily affixed;

    (2) A sailboat other than a sailboard;

    (3) An inflatable, manually propelled vessel that is required by federal law to have a hull identification number meeting the requirements of the United States coast guard;

    (4) A canoe, kayak, pedalboat, or rowboat;

    (5) Any of the following multimodal craft being operated on waters in this state:

    (a) An amphibious vehicle;

    (b) A submersible;

    (c) An airboat or hovercraft. See Ohio Code 1546.01

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