A. Any person who operates or propels any watercraft in wilful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless operation.

B. It is unlawful for any person to operate or propel a watercraft in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property. Any person so operating or propelling a watercraft shall be guilty of negligent operation. Negligent operation shall be considered a lesser offense than but included in the offense of operating a watercraft in a reckless manner. [Ord. 8655 § 3(O), 1978].