41-13-217. Races or regattas.
The commission may regulate the holding of regattas, motorboat or other boat races, marine parades, tournaments or exhibitions. It shall adopt regulations concerning the safety of motorboats and other vessels and persons thereon, either observers or participants. Whenever a regatta, motorboat or other boat race, tournament or exhibition is proposed to be held, the person in charge, at least thirty (30) days prior thereto, shall file an application with the department for permission to hold the regatta, motorboat or other boat race, marine events, tournament or exhibition. The application shall set forth the date, time and location of the proposed event and such other information as the commission may by regulation require.