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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
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Agency 15. Department of Game and Inland Fisheries |
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Chapter 430. Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements |
Section 50. Personal flotation device stowage
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A. It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each Type I, II, or III PFD required by 4VAC15-430-30, or equivalent type allowed by 4VAC15-430-40 is readily accessible. "Readily accessible" means that PFDs are stowed where they can be easily reached, or are out in the open ready for wear. A readily accessible PFD cannot be in a protective covering or under lock and key.
B. It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each Type IV PFD required by 4VAC15-430-30 of this chapter is immediately available. "Immediately available" means the PFD shall be quickly reachable in an emergency situation. An immediately available PFD cannot be in a protective covering, in a closed compartment or under other equipment.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 19, Issue 05, eff. January 1, 2003.