Terms Used In Ohio Code 1546.99

• 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
• 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