Obstruction of operator's view prohibited; penalties.

(a) It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vessel, when the vessel is operated at or above plane speed, to position or allow the positioning of, persons or equipment, including but not limited to, seats, coolers, tackle, ski, and tubing devices, in a manner that would obstruct the operator's view to impair, or would otherwise impair, the safe operation of the vessel while operating on the waters of this state. Sailboats and auxiliary sailboats are exempt from this section.

(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by Sections 13A-5-7 and 13A-5-12. Any person so convicted shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100).

(Acts 1994, No. 94-652, p. 1243, §25.)