Water Safety Violations
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Fail to wear Personal Flotation Device (PFD) on PWC | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 101 | Lanyard or cut-off switch on PWC not attached to operator | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 102 | No flame arrestor or backfire trap | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.068 |
| 103 | Insufficient number of PFDs | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.073 |
| 104 | PFD not readily accessible | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.073 |
| 105 | Child not wearing PFD on Class A or Class 1 motorboat | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 |
| 106 | Improper lights on vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.064 Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.073 |
| 107 | No/improper mirror or no observer 13 years of age or older | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.071 |
| 108 | No whistle or other sound-producing device | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.065 |
| 109 | No/improper fire extinguisher | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.067 |
| 110 | Fire extinguisher not readily accessible or not serviceable | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.067 |
| 111 | Improper ventilation equipment | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.069 |
| 112 | No exhaust water manifold/muffler | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.070 |
| 113 | Give permission to operate w/o required equipment | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.062 |
| 114 | No type IV PFD | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 |
| 115 | Permit person under 13 YOA onboard a sailboat or paddlecraft without wearing a PFD | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 |
| 116 | Improper type/size of PFD | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.066 Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.073 |
| 199 | Any other water safety equipment violation | Applicable cite |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 200 | Operate PWC within a prohibited area | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 201 | Operate PWC between sunset & sunrise | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 202 | Boating while intoxicated (BWI) | Tex. Penal Code § 49.06 |
| 203 | BWI-Intoxication Assault | Tex. Penal Code § 49.07 |
| 204 | BWI-Intoxication Manslaughter | Tex. Penal Code § 49.08 |
| 205 | Reckless operation & excessive speed | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.096 |
| 206 | Operate vessel in restricted area | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.102 |
| 207 | Violate US Coast Guard Inland Rules | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.093 |
| 208 | Reckless or negligent operation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.094 |
| 209 | Excessive speed | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.095 |
| 210 | Tow from ½ hr. after sunset to ½ hr. before sunrise | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.103 |
| 211 | Fail to tow skier in careful or prudent manner | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.103 |
| 212 | Interfere with markers/aids to navigation/boat ramp | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.100 |
| 213 | Hazardous wake or wash | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.098 |
| 214 | Obstruct passage in traveled portion of river/channel/boat ramp | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.101 |
| 215 | Circular course around individual engaged in a water activity | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.099 |
| 216 | Swim or dive within 200 yards of excursion boat | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.099 |
| 217 | PWC operated within 50 ft. in excess of headway speed | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 218 | PWC operator under 13 years of age not accompanied by person 18 yrs of age who is lawful to operate | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 219 | Towing (ski, etc.) with a PWC designed to carry less than 2 persons | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 220 | PWC jumping a wake recklessly or too close to another vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 221 | PWC-operator swerve at last moment to avoid collision | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 222 | Operate vessel within diver down flag area | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.1021 |
| 223 | Fail to reduce power for Police Water Safety Vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.123 |
| 224 | Boating under influence (Minor) | Tex. Alco. Bev. Code § 106.041 |
| 225 | Watercraft over 15 hp operator under 13 years of age not accompanied by person 18 years of age who is lawful to operate | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.107 |
| 226 | Evading arrest or detention on a watercraft (State Jail Felony) | Tex. Penal Code § 38.04 |
| 227 | Aid/Encourage operation in violation of PWC § 31.106 | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.106 |
| 228 | Fail to Use Engine Cutoff Device when present and vessel underway greater than headway speed | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.1071 |
| 299 | Any other operational water safety violation | Applicable cite |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 300 | Unregistered vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.021 |
| 301 | Fail to have certificate of number on board | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.028 |
| 302 | Fail to show certificate of number to officer | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.124 |
| 303 | Fail to properly display valid registration number/validation decal | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.032 |
| 304 | Operate/give permission to operate vessel with invalid registration number | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.021 |
| 305 | Unauthorized number displayed on side of the bow | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.033 |
| 306 | Manufacturer or dealer - fail to apply for purchaser within 45 days after sale | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.046 |
| 307 | Deface/alter certificate of number or number on bow of a vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.033 |
| 308 | Fail to notify of change in ownership within reasonable time | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.037 |
| 309 | Fail to notify of address change within reasonable time | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.038 |
| 310 | Possess vessel or motor with HIN or serial number destroyed, removed, altered, defaced | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.043 |
| 311 | Destroy, remove, alter, deface HIN or O/B motor serial number | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.043 |
| 312 | No Marine License (Dealer, Distributor, Manufacturer) | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 |
| 313 | Marine License Use Violation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 |
| 314 | Any Other Marine License Violation | Applicable cite |
| 315 | Marine Licensee: No numbers displayed on vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(c)(2) |
| 316 | Marine Licensee: No validation decals | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(e) |
| 317 | Marine Licensee: No validation card | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(d) |
| 318 | Marine Licensee: Exceed vessel use limitations | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.041 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(h) |
| 319 | Marine Licensee: Daily log violation | 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(f) |
| 320 | Marine Licensee: Show, Demonstrate, Test w/o valid marine license | 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(h) |
| 321 | Marine Licensee: Legitimate business activities use violation | 31 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.130(h) |
| 322 | Display of a registration decal that is altered, fraudulent, or issued under the certificate of number of another vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.033 |
| 323 | Sale of a vessel or motor with HIN or serial number destroyed, removed, altered or defaced (Class A Misdemeanor) | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.043(c-1) |
| 399 | Any other titling/registration violation | Applicable cite |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Operate or give permission to operate vessel w/o required equipment | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.062 |
| 401 | Give permission to operate vessel w/o proper registration or w/o proper display of numbers | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.021 |
| 402 | Fail to obtain certificate of number for rented vessel | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.040 |
| 403 | Fail to keep rental records for 6 months | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.040 Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.111(c) |
| 404 | Operate vessel livery w/o liability insurance | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.111(a) |
| 405 | Rent vessel w/o providing required instruction to operator | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.111(b) |
| 406 | Fail to require operator signature on instruction acknowledgement form | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.11(c) |
| 407 | Party Boat: No Operator's License | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.173 |
| 408 | Party Boat: Owner fail to provide required staff | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.173(a) |
| 409 | Party Boat: Exceed number of passengers | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.174(1) |
| 410 | Party Boat: Operate w/o adequate land communication | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.174(2) |
| 411 | Party Boat: No annual inspection | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.174(3) |
| 412 | Party Boat: Fail to provide passengers with safety information | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.175(a) |
| 413 | Party Boat: Liability insurance violation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.175(c) |
| 414 | Party Boat: Staff drug or alcohol test refusal/violation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.178 |
| 498 | Party Boat: Any other violation | Applicable cite |
| 499 | Any other boat livery violation | Applicable cite |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | Fail to render aid to affected persons | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.104 |
| 501 | Fail to exchange required information | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.104 |
| 502 | Failure to report to the department a boat accident within 30 days | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.105 |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 600 | Violate Boater Education requirements | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.109 |
| 601 | Fail to complete Boater Education Course within 90 days | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.131 |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 700 | Refuse to obey directions of an enforcement officer | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.124 |
| 701 | Failure to appear: water safety violation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.125 |
| 702 | Fail to comply with TCEQ regulation on sewage disposal for boats. | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.129 |
| 703 | Violate local regulation/ordinance adopted under Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.092 | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.092 |
| 704 | Motorboat sales tax violation | Tex. Tax Code § 160 |
| 705 | Fail to display/expired TCEQ Clean Water Decal | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 31.129 |
| 799 | Any other water safety violations | Applicable cite |
| Violation Code | Violation Description | Statutory / Regulatory Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | Own/Maintain/Use without Permit | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.051 |
| 801 | Falsify Application | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.053(b) |
| 802 | Fail to Display Permit | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.056 |
| 803 | Improperly Marked Cabin | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.101 |
| 804 | Fail to Exhibit White Light | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.101 |
| 805 | Exceed Permitted Size | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.104 |
| 806 | Violate Marine Sanitation Device Requirements | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.105 |
| 807 | Unlawful Discharge Human Waste | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.106 |
| 808 | Locate Cabin in Prohibited Area | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.107 |
| 809 | Obstruct Navigation | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.108 |
| 810 | Damage Oyster Reef, Serpulid Reef or Seagrass Beds | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.108 |
| 811 | Rest on Bottom/Shoreline at High Tide | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.108 |
| 812 | Fail to Remove Cabin After Notice | Tex. Parks & Wild. Code § 32.154 |