Texas Parks and Wildlife Code

§ 31.173 — PARTY BOAT OPERATOR AND STAFF

PW § 31.173Title 4. WATER SAFETY · Ch. 31. WATER SAFETY · Art. G. PARTY BOATS

(a)Except as provided by Subsection (c), the party boat owner shall provide staff members, including a licensed party boat operator, who:

(1)operate and staff the party boat for the duration of a rental or lease for a group recreational event as follows:

(A)for a boat with not more than 25 passengers, one staff member who is an operator;

(B)for a boat with at least 26 but not more than 50 passengers, two staff members, including one operator; and

(C)for a boat with more than 50 passengers, three staff members, including one operator; and

(2)have each successfully completed a boater safety course approved under this chapter.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1159 (H.B. 12), Sec. 19A(a), eff. June 15, 2007.