5-336. Muffling devices
A. Every motor driven watercraft shall at all times be equipped with effective
equipment, in good working order and in constant operation, to prevent excessive or
unusual noise except as provided in subsection C.
B. It is not the intent of this section to prohibit the use of any type of exhaust
system or exhaust device, including those systems and devices which do not discharge
water with the exhaust gases, if such system or device complies with subsection A of this
section.
C. All watercraft actually competing in a regatta, boat race or official trials for
speed records, and within the time limits authorized by the sanctioning body of such
event are exempt from this section. Permits designating place and time limits are
required and shall be issued by the department prior to the testing of watercraft on the
water when sufficient evidence is provided by the applicant that such watercraft is
actually entered in an event sanctioned by a national or regional organization having
jurisdiction over the event.
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