CHAPTER 351

An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered
62-198, relating to the operation of boats in a reckless manner; and

to provide a penalty therefor.
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Approved March 31, 1952

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. . That the Code of Virginia be amended by adding a section numbered
62-193 as follows:

§ 62-193. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a boat upon
any tidal waters of this Commonwealth recklessly or at a speed or in a
manner so as endangers life, limb or property of any person. Any person
violating this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction shall be fined not exceeding one hundred dollars.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to any bona fide race
or regatta, sponsored by a duly organized yacht or boat club.