Observer required when towing skier.
Columbus City Codes § 921.15
in effect921.15 - Observer required when towing skier.
(A) Any person who operates a vessel towing any person riding or attempting to ride upon one (1) or more water skis, surfboard, or similar device, or engaging or attempting to engage in barefoot skiing, on the waterways of the city shall have present in the vessel a person or persons other than the operator, ten (10) years of age or older, who shall at all times observe the progress of the person(s) being towed. The operator of the towing vessel shall at all times observe the traffic pattern toward which the vessel is approaching.
(B) No person shall operate or permit to be operated any vessel on the waterways of the city in violation of this section.
(Ord. 805-05 § 1 (part).)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9STPAPUPRCO_CH921WARE_921.15OBREWHTOSKFetched: 10/27/2026