Tennessee Statutes
§ 69-9-505 — Operation by children prohibited
Tennessee § 69-9-505
JurisdictionTennessee
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Bluebook
Tenn. Code Ann. § 69-9-505 (2026).
Text
It is unlawful for any person under twelve (12) years of age to operate a personal watercraft upon the waters of Tennessee unless such person is under the direct supervision of an adult. "Direct supervision" means being in such proximity with the operator so as to be able to take immediate control of the vessel.
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Legislative History
Acts 1996, ch. 808, §1; T.C.A. § 69-10-505.
Nearby Sections
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§ 69-1-101
Navigable waters are highways§ 69-1-102
Opening and cleaning navigable streams§ 69-1-104
Working on streams as public roads§ 69-1-106
Compensation of supervisor§ 69-1-107
Obstructing river - Penalty§ 69-1-108
Diverting water from main channel§ 69-1-109
Temporary diversion from sluice§ 69-1-110
Damages for diversion of stream§ 69-1-111
County may permit or remove improvements§ 69-1-112
Commissioners of watercourses§ 69-1-113
Forfeiture for obstructing stream§ 69-1-114
Railroad drawbridges - Operation§ 69-1-115
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Bluebook (online)
Tennessee § 69-9-505, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/tn/69-9-505.