Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-4207

A. This section shall be known and may be cited as "Andy's

Law".

B. Every vessel in all weathers between the hours from sunset

to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility shall carry

and exhibit the lights prescribed by the United States Coast Guard

when under way, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Every power-driven vessel shall carry and exhibit:

a. a masthead light forward. A vessel less than twenty

(20) meters, or less than sixty-five (65) feet seven

and one-half (7 1/2) inches in length need not exhibit

this light forward of amidships but shall exhibit it

as far forward as practicable, and

b. side lights, and

c. a stern light;

2. Any power-driven vessel of less than twelve (12) meters, or

less than thirty-nine (39) feet four and one-half (4 1/2) inches in

length may carry and exhibit, in lieu of the lights prescribed in

paragraph 1 of this subsection, an all-around white light and side

lights;

3. Every sailing vessel shall carry and exhibit:

a. side lights, and

b. a stern light;

4. Any sailing vessel of less than twenty (20) meters, or less

than sixty-five (65) feet seven and one-half (7 1/2) inches, in

length may combine the lights prescribed in paragraph 3 of this

subsection within one lantern carried at or near the top of the mast

where it can be seen as nearly all-around as possible;

5. Any sailing vessel may carry and exhibit, in addition to the

lights prescribed in paragraph 3 of this subsection but not in

conjunction with any combination lantern as provided in paragraph 4

of this subsection, two all-around lights in a vertical line, the

upper being red and the lower being green, at or near the top of the

mast where they can be seen as nearly all-around as possible;

6. Every sailing vessel of less than seven (7) meters, or less

than twenty-three (23) feet eleven and one-half (11 1/2) inches in

length shall carry and exhibit if practicable, the lights prescribed

in paragraph 3 or 4 of this subsection. If such exhibition is not

practicable, there shall be carried ready at hand on the vessel a

lantern or flashlight showing a white light which shall be exhibited

in sufficient time to avert collision;

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7. Every sailing vessel propelled by a combination of sail and

motor shall carry and exhibit the lights of a power-driven vessel

prescribed in paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection;

8. Every manually powered vessel may carry and exhibit the

lights prescribed in this subsection for sailing vessels. If such

lights are not carried and exhibited, there shall be carried ready

at hand on the vessel a lantern or flashlight showing a white light

which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to avert collision; and

9. Every vessel at anchor shall carry and exhibit an all-around

white light in such a position where it may best be seen. The deck

of an anchored vessel may be illuminated by available auxiliary

lights, provided the auxiliary lights do not interfere with the

visibility of required lights or impair the safe navigation of other

vessels.

For purposes of this section, "restricted visibility" shall mean any

condition which restricts visibility including but not limited to

fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rain or sandstorm.

C. Every vessel shall be provided with an efficient whistle or

other sound-producing mechanical appliance; provided, however, no

vessel, except for emergency and law enforcement vessels, shall be

equipped with a siren.

D. Every vessel of eight (8) meters or greater, or twenty-six
ndition which restricts visibility including but not limited to

fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rain or sandstorm.

C. Every vessel shall be provided with an efficient whistle or

other sound-producing mechanical appliance; provided, however, no

vessel, except for emergency and law enforcement vessels, shall be

equipped with a siren.

D. Every vessel of eight (8) meters or greater, or twenty-six

(26) feet three (3) inches or greater, in length shall be equipped

with an efficient bell.

E. Every vessel shall be required to carry:

1. At least one wearable personal flotation device for each

person on board so placed as to be readily accessible and of a size

suitable to the person who is or will be wearing it; and

2. At least one type IV (throwable) personal flotation device

on board, so placed as to be readily accessible. This paragraph

shall not apply to any vessel under sixteen (16) feet in length.

All lifesaving devices shall be in good and serviceable condition.

F. Every vessel using flammable liquid as fuel shall be

equipped with such number, size, and type of United States Coast

Guard approved fire extinguisher as prescribed in the rules of the

Department of Public Safety. Such extinguisher shall be capable of

promptly and effectively extinguishing burning fuel. Fire

extinguishers shall be at all times kept in condition for immediate

and effective use and shall be so placed and secured to the vessel

as to be readily accessible.

G. The provisions of subsections B, C, and E of this section

shall not apply to vessels while competing in any race conducted

pursuant to Section 4205 of this title, or, if such vessels are

designed and intended solely for racing, while engaged in such

navigation as is incidental to the tuning up of vessels and motors

for the race.

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H. Every vessel shall have the carburetor or carburetors of

every motor therein, except outboard motors, using any liquid as

fuel, equipped with a United States Coast Guard or U.L. or S.A.E.

approved backfire flame arrestor or other appropriate attachment, as

prescribed by the rules of the Department of Public Safety.

I. Every vessel, except open vessels, using any liquid as fuel

shall be provided with such means as may be prescribed by the United

States Coast Guard for properly and efficiently ventilating the

bilges of the motor and fuel tank compartments so as to remove any

explosive or inflammable gases.

J. No person shall operate or give permission for the operation

of a vessel which is not equipped as required by this section or

modification thereof and as prescribed in the rules of the

Department of Public Safety.

K. Any motorized vessel, as defined in Section 4002 of this

title, other than a personal watercraft, as defined by Section 4201

of this title, that is sold or operated in this state shall be

required to have a carbon monoxide warning sticker affixed in plain

view to the interior of the vessel. The Department of Public Safety

shall develop and approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker and

literature on the dangers of carbon monoxide and boating. The

Department may approve a carbon monoxide warning sticker that has

been approved by the United States Coast Guard for similar uses in

other states. A carbon monoxide warning sticker already developed

by a vessel manufacturer that is affixed to a vessel satisfies the

requirements of this subsection. After development and approval of

the sticker, the Department shall transfer the sticker design to

Service Oklahoma for printing and distribution. Service Oklahoma

and its licensed operators shall provide the stickers along with

literature on the dangers of carbon monoxide and boating to vessel

owners in annual registration materials at no cost and shall include

the stickers when an application for a certificate of title is made

and the ownership of the vessel is transferred. Once a vessel is
vice Oklahoma for printing and distribution. Service Oklahoma

and its licensed operators shall provide the stickers along with

literature on the dangers of carbon monoxide and boating to vessel

owners in annual registration materials at no cost and shall include

the stickers when an application for a certificate of title is made

and the ownership of the vessel is transferred. Once a vessel is

stickered, Service Oklahoma shall no longer be required to include

the stickers with vessel registration materials or to a new owner if

the vessel is resold. The Department of Public Safety and Service

Oklahoma are authorized to promulgate any rules necessary to

effectuate the provisions of this subsection.