Section 69-9-508 - Watercraft owner not to violate this part - Exceptions to this part(a) It is unlawful for the owner of any personal watercraft or any person having charge of or control of a personal watercraft to authorize or knowingly permit these to be operated on the waters of this state by a person in violation of this part.(b) This part does not apply to a performer engaged in professional exhibition or a person participating in a regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition, and any rules and regulations issued by the commission.Acts 1996, ch. 808, §1; T.C.A. § 69-10-508.