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Agency 571 - NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSIONTitle IV - RECREATIONAL VESSEL AND VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND SAFETY
Chapter 37 - BOATING SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Rule 571-37.7 - Lighting requirements for sailing vessels

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-37.7

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Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
Rule 571-37.7 - Lighting requirements for sailing vessels

Vessels of all classes when propelled by sail alone shall exhibit one of the following lighting systems between sunset and sunrise and at all other times required by applicable laws:

(1) While underway one of the following lighting systems is acceptable.
a. The international lighting system for the applicable class of vessel.
b. The combined lantern or separate side lights required for the applicable class of vessel plus a white light so placed as to illuminate the sail so the sail is visible at a distance of at least one-half mile.
(2) While at anchor one of the following lighting systems is acceptable.
a. A white light which shows all around the horizon (360 degrees).
b. An illuminated sail to be visible all around the horizon (360 degrees) at a distance of one-half mile.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 462A.9.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-37.7