It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 16 to operate any vessel powered by a motor or motors generating a total horsepower in excess of 10 horsepower; except, it shall be lawful for a person under the age of 16 to operate a vessel powered by a motor or motors generating a total horsepower of more than 10 horsepower as long as he/she is under the direct supervision of a parent or legal guardian in the vessel, or under the direct supervision of a coach or instructor involved in an approved race or other aquatic event, or approved tests and/or trials in preparation therefor.

A violation of this section constitutes a Class 2 civil infraction under Chapter 1.48 LMC. [Ord. 387 § 1, 2005; Ord. 86 § 1, 1996.]