(2)__Fails to comply with requirements pertaining to additional equipment not in conflict with federal navigation laws, which the commissioner may prescribe if there is a demonstrated need;

(3)__Fails to wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III personal flotation device while canoeing or kayaking on the Saco River between Hiram Dam and the Atlantic Ocean between January 1st and June 1st; or

(4)__Fails to wear a Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II, Type III or Type V personal flotation device while operating a watercraft on:

(a)__The Penobscot River, between the gorge and the head of Big Eddy; or

(b)__The Kennebec River, between Harris Station and Turtle Island, at the foot of Black Brook Rapids.

B.__Notwithstanding paragraph A:

(1)__Canoes, owned by a boys or girls summer camp located upon internal waters in the State and duly licensed by the Department of Human Services and utilized by campers under the direction and supervision of a camp counselor at least 18 years of age or older during training and instruction periods on waters adjacent to the main camp within a distance of 500 feet from the shoreline of that camp, are exempt from this subsection; and

(2)__Log rafts, carrying not more than 2 persons and used on ponds or lakes or internal waters of less than 50 acres in area, are exempt from carrying personal flotation devices.

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.

5.__Operating watercraft to endanger.__A person may not operate any watercraft, water ski, surfboard or similar device so as to endanger any person or property.