in-20260819-IR-312250733RAA: Regulatory Analysis — 312 IAC (LSA #250733)

TITLE 312 NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION Readoption Review LSA Document #25-733 I. Statement Whether the Subject Matter Covered by the Rule Remains Carried out by the Agency II. Rationale for the Continued Need for the Rule III. Analysis of fees, fines, and civil penalties under IC 4-22-2-19.6 IV. Cost-Benefit, Economic Impact, Fiscal Impact, or Regulatory Burden Statements V. Alternative Methods of Achieving the Purpose of the Rule VI. Complaints and Comments VII. Difficulties Encountered VIII. Changes in Technology, Economic Conditions, or Other Factors State/Commonwealth Life Jackets/Personal Floatation Devices Paddlecraft Registration Education Requirements Operating a Watercraft under the Influence Nighttime Speed Limits Indiana No requirements except when operating on waters of concurrent jurisdiction (A child under thirteen (13) years of age when the child is not below deck in an enclosed cabin or vessel is docked or at anchor). Any individual being towed on water skis, a surfboard, a kite, or similar device must wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III Personal Floatation Device (Type V Personal Floatation Devices are not approved). Each person riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft must wear a Coast Guard-Approved wearable personal flotation device. Recommended are personal floatation devices designed to withstand the impact of hitting the water at high speed. Not required. A valid driver's license is required, or the individual is at least fifteen (15) years of age with a boater-education card and state identification card operating with a motor over ten (10) hp. Driver's license could be suspended. Ten (10) miles per hour. Ohio Individuals not more than nine (9) years of age on vessels less than eighteen (18) feet. No individual shall ride or attempt to ride upon water skis, surfboards, inflatable devices, or similar devices being towed by a vessel without wearing a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III personal floatation device, or a Type V personal floatation device specifically designed for water skiing. No individual shall engage in barefoot skiing without wearing an adequate and effective Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III personal floatation device, or a Type V personal floatation device specifically designed for water skiing. Yes required. All individuals born after January 1, 1982, who operate a powerboat greater than ten (10) hp. No impact on the individual's driver's license. At least six (6) and not more than ten (10) miles per hour, depending on the body of water. Kentucky Individuals not more than eleven (11) years of age. Any individual being towed on any device must wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III personal floatation device. Not required. At least twelve (12) years of age and not more than seventeen (17) years of age for all powerboats over ten (10) hp including personal watercrafts. No impact on the individual's driver's license. None except in certain areas. Illinois Individuals not more than twelve (12) years of age aboard any watercraft under twenty-six (26) feet in length. Requirements do not apply to people below deck in totally enclosed cabin space. Provision does not apply to an individual operating a watercraft on private property. An individual being towed-life jacket not required. Not required. Education starts at ten (10) years of age with restrictions, and all individuals born after January 1, 1998, are required to have a boating safety card. suspended license if fatality or injury for BUI arrest Twenty-five (25) miles per hour. Michigan Individuals not more than five (5) years of age. Any person operating, riding on, or being towed behind a personal watercraft (jet ski) must wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, or III personal floatation device (that is not an inflatable device). Each individual less than twelve (12) years of age riding or being towed, behind a personal watercraft (jet ski) must wear a Type I or Type II personal floatation device. Not required. All individuals born after January 1, 1996, who operate a motorboat with a motor over six (6) hp. No impact on the individual's driver's license. None. North Dakota Individuals not more than ten (10) years of age on any vessel less than twenty-seven (27) feet long, wearing an appropriately sized and properly fastened U.S. Coast Guard approved Type I, II, or III wearable personal floatation device while the vessel is in operation. A personal floatation device is appropriately sized if it is designed to be worn by a person of similar age, size, or weight as the wearer. No individual shall manipulate any water skis, surfboard, or similar device without wearing a Type I, II or III personal floatation device (individuals at least sixteen (16) years of age engaged in windsurfing or boardsailing are exempt). Not required. Individuals at least twelve (12) years of age and not more than fifteen (15) years of age operating a motorboat propelled by over a ten (10) hp motor. No impact on the individual's driver's license. None. Idaho Individuals not more than fourteen (14) years of age on a boat not more than nineteen (19) feet while underway. Any individual being towed behind a vessel must wear a Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V personal floatation device. Not required. People renting a personal watercraft, boat operators convicted of operating under the influence, repeat offenders of boating laws. No impact on the individual's driver's license. Twenty-five (25) miles per hour on lakes and rivers. Regulatory Analysis III. Description of Rule II. Fiscal Impact Analysis III. Impacted Parties IV. Changes in Proposed Rule

IX. Contact Information of Staff to Answer Substantive Questions

Notice of Public Comment Period for Rule Readoption: 20260819-IR-312250733RNA Notice of Determination Received: April 27, 2026