324.80158 Responsibility of vessel owner for damage caused by vessel wake. Sec. 80158. The owner of any vessel operated upon the waters of this state is personally responsible for any damage to life or property resulting from a wake or swell created by the negligent operation or propulsion of the vessel, if the vessel is being operated with his or her consent. History: Add. 1995, Act 58, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: Marine Safety ActPopular Name: NREPA