Section 14-15-2-13 - Hand lanterns or flashlights(a) This section applies to the following:(1) Nonpowered boats including canoes and kayaks.(2) Sailboats not more than twenty-two (22) feet in length under sail alone.(3) Boats powered only by electric motor on lakes restricted to propulsion solely by oars, paddles, or electric motors.(4) Any boat using an electric motor for positioning purposes only.(b) A boat must be equipped with a hand portable lantern or flashlight not affixed or attached to any part of the boat and capable of throwing a white light visible for a distance of at least two (2) miles. The operator of the boat shall display the same or the white light aft, if available, in sufficient time to avoid a collision with any other boat that is being operated in accordance with this article.Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 14-1-1-14.
As added by P.L. 1-1995, SEC.8.