Final answer:
In Minnesota, it is unlawful to ride or sit on certain areas of a boat while it is underway, unless appropriate guards or railings are in place to prevent passengers from falling overboard.
Step-by-step explanation:
In Minnesota, it is unlawful for a person to ride or sit or for a boat to be operated while a person is riding or sitting on the bow, gunwales, transom, or on the decking over the bow of the boat while underway unless such a boat is provided with adequate guards or railing to prevent passengers from falling overboard. Passengers or other persons aboard a boat may occupy these areas of the boat to moor or anchor the boat, to cast off, or for any other necessary purpose.