4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-430-50 - Personal flotation device stowage

A. It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each wearable 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 throwable 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.

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4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-430-50

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 02, eff. 10/1/2019.

Statutory Authority: §§ 29.1-701 and 29.1-735 of the Code of Virginia.