§ 41-13-217 — Races or regattas

The commission may regulate the holding of regattas, motorboat
or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions.
It shall adopt regulations concerning the safety of motorboats
and other vessels and persons thereon, either observers or
participants. Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race,
tournament or exhibition is proposed to be held, the person in
charge, at least thirty (30) days prior thereto, shall file an
application with the department for permission to hold the
regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine events, tournament
or exhibition. The application shall set forth the date, time
and location of the proposed event and such other information as
the commission may by regulation require.