Title 52, Chapter 7, Section 42
( 52-7-42)
A capacity plate shall bear the following information, permanently
marked thereon in such manner as to be clearly visible and legible
from the position designed or normally intended to be occupied by
the operator of the watercraft when the watercraft is in operation: (1) For all watercraft designed for or represented by the
manufacturer as being suitable for use with an outboard motor: (A) The total weight of all persons, motor, gear, and other
articles which the watercraft is capable of carrying with safety
under normal conditions; (B) The recommended number of persons commensurate with the
weight capacity of the watercraft and the presumed weight in
pounds of each such person; but in no instance shall such
presumed weight per person be less than 150 pounds; (C) Clear notice that the information appearing on the capacity
plate is applicable under normal conditions and that the weight
of the outboard motor and associated equipment is considered to
be part of the total weight capacity; and (D) The maximum horsepower of the motor which the watercraft is
designed or intended to accommodate. (2) For all other watercraft to which this article applies: (A) The total weight of all persons, gear, and other articles
which the watercraft is capable of carrying with safety under
normal conditions; (B) The recommended number of persons commensurate with the
weight capacity of the watercraft and the presumed weight in
pounds of each such person; but in no instance shall such
presumed weight per person be less than 150 pounds; and (C) Clear notice that the information appearing on the capacity
plate is applicable under normal conditions. |