La. Admin. Code tit. 76 § XI-111

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 8, August 20, 2024

Section XI-111 - Emergency Cut-off Switches

A. In accordance with R.S. 34:851.24 and R.S. 34:851.27, the provisions of this Act shall apply on all waters within the jurisdiction of this state.

B. Definitions

Engine Cut-off Switch-an operable emergency cut-off engine stop switch installed on a motorboat and that attaches to the motorboat operator by an engine cut-off switch link.

Engine Cut-off Switch Link-the lanyard and/or cut-off device used to attach the motorboat operator to the engine cut-off switch installed on the motorboat.

Hand Tiller Outboard Motor-an outboard motor that has a tiller or steering arm attached to the outboard motor to facilitate steering and does not have any mechanical assist device which is rigidly attached to the boat and used in steering the vessel, including but not limited to mechanical, hydraulic or electronic control systems. Hand tiller outboard motor shall not mean any type of electronic trolling motor.

C. No person shall operate a Class A or Class One motorboat with a hand tiller outboard motor in excess of 10 horsepower designed to have or having an engine cut-off switch, while the engine is running and the motorboat is underway, unless:

1. the engine cut-off switch is fully functional and in operable condition; and

2. the engine cut-off switch link is attached to the operator, the operator's clothing, or if worn, the operator's personal flotation device.

D. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to licensed commercial fishermen operating a motorboat while engaged in a commercial fishing activity.

E. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to sailboats.

F. Violation of this Section is a class one violation as defined in R.S. 56:31.

La. Admin. Code tit. 76, § XI-111

Promulgated by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, LR 34:1049 (June 2008), repromulgated LR 34:1429 (July 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 34:851.24 and R.S. 34:851.27.