69-9-508. Watercraft owner not to violate provisions of this part Exceptions to this part.
(a) It is unlawful for the owner of any personal watercraft or any person having charge of or control of a personal watercraft to authorize or knowingly permit these to be operated on the waters of this state by a person in violation of this part.
(b) This part does not apply to a performer engaged in professional exhibition or a person participating in a regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition, and any rules and regulations issued by the commission.
[Acts 1996, ch. 808, § 1; T.C.A. § 69-10-508.]