5.__Unlawfully crossing event area.__Except in an emergency, an operator of a watercraft may not cross the area of a regatta, race, boat exhibition authorized under subsection 1 or water-ski exhibition when the warning flag required under subsection 4, paragraph B is displayed.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.

§13062.__Certificate of number for motorboats carrying

passengers for hire

1.__Certificate required.__A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without a certificate of number as required under this section.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more $500 may be adjudged.

2.__Application. Before a motorboat may carry passengers for hire, the owner of the motorboat shall apply for and obtain from the commissioner a certificate of number authorizing its use for that purpose. This section applies to all motorboats carrying passengers for hire as defined in section 13001, subsection 17, except those subject to federal inspection requirements that have or are required to have a current valid federal inspection certificate on board.

3.__Issuance. Before the certificate of number required under subsection 1 is issued, the owner shall satisfy the commissioner that the boat is safe to operate and will be maintained in safe condition.

4.__Examinations. The commissioner may cause a motorboat carrying passengers for hire to be examined from time to time.

§13063.__Operator's license to carry passengers for hire

1.__Prohibition.__A person may not operate a motorboat carrying passengers for hire without an operator's license to carry passengers for hire as required in this section.__A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged.