# Ohio Rev. Code § 1547.02: Applicability of chapter to vessels operating on the waters in this state

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 1547.02
- **Heading:** Applicability of chapter to vessels operating on the waters in this state
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 15 / Chapter 1547 / § 1547.02

## Text

July 17, 2009 House Bill 1 - 128th General Assembly Unless otherwise provided, this chapter applies to all vessels operating on the waters in this state. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed in contravention of any valid federal act or regulation, but is in addition to the act or regulation where not inconsistent. The state reserves to itself the exclusive right to regulate the minimum equipment requirements of watercraft and vessels operated on the waters in this state.

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