Section 100. Visual distress signal exceptions

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The following persons need not comply with 4VAC15-430-80; however, each must carry on board visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected from the list in 4VAC15-430-120 or 4VAC15-430-130, in the number required, between sunset and sunrise:

1. A person competing in any organized marine parade, regatta, race, or similar event;

2. A person using a manually propelled boat; or

3. A person using a sailboat of completely open construction, not equipped with propulsion machinery, under 26 feet in length.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 19, Issue 05, eff. January 1, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§ 29.1-501, 29.1-502, 29.1-701, and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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