Personal water crafts also known as wave runners or jet skis are very popular among boating and water enthusiasts because they are fast, small, and easily maneuverable. However, these same attributes can make jet skis dangerous, especially when children are on board. It is a misdemeanor of the second degree for the owner of any watercraft or any person having charge over or control of a personal watercraft to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by a person under 14 years of age. It is also a second degree misdemeanor for the owner of any leased, hired, or rented personal watercraft, or any person having charge over or control of a leased, hired, or rented personal watercraft, to authorize or knowingly permit the watercraft to be operated by any person who has not received instruction in the safe handling of personal watercraft. Additionally, such a person may be held liable for negligent entrustment if a child is injured as a result of his or her negligence. For instance, a personal watercraft rental business may be held liable for injuries to an underage personal watercraft operator that occurred during a collision with an anchored boat under theory that the owner violated the law by renting personal watercraft to a person under the age of 14.

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