Well I see an "or" in there, so I read it as "careless and negligent manner" or "so that the lives and safety of the public are endangered"
Now I don't for a minute think that photo shows either condition.
But operating the boat with someone standing there, while on plane would be likely be careless and negligent.
I've seen all kind of crazy stuff with people on moving boats. Context is important. A fisherman at trolling motor speed, or someone standing on the bow or swim platform while docking is different than hanging your legs over the side at speed.
Two weeks ago, I saw two guys on the swim platform of a cruiser at full plane near Spindle point. Scary as hell, illegal probably? Any more dangerous than water skiing, I don't know.
The scariest was two kids around ten on the front sunpad of a big express, laying down like superman, holding on to the rails. I was doing 30 MPH he passed me like I was standing still.
I think it's hard to make a specific law for every stupid and dangerous action.
The crazies will always find a new thrill.
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