2009 California Boating Law

658.  (a) No person shall operate a vessel on any waters for towing

a person or persons on water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar device

unless there is in the vessel a person at least 12 years of age, in

addition to the operator, in a position to observe the progress of

the persons being towed.

   This subdivision does not apply to motorboats less than 16 feet in

length actually operated by the person or persons being towed and so

constructed as to be incapable of carrying the operator in or on the

motorboat.  The department may establish rules and regulations

governing the operation of those watercraft, which rules and

regulations shall provide the greatest possible safety of persons and

vessels.