4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-430-40

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024

Section 4VAC15-430-40 - Personal flotation device exemptions

A. The following vessels are not required to carry an additional throwable PFD.

1. Personal watercraft.

2. Nonmotorized canoes and kayaks 16 feet in length and over.

B. The following vessels are not required to carry any PFD:

1. Racing shells, rowing sculls, racing canoes, and racing kayaks while participating in or preparing and practicing for a race.

2. Sailboards.

C. Vessels of the United States used by foreign competitors while practicing for or racing in competition are not required to carry any PFD, provided the vessel carries one of the sponsoring foreign country's acceptable flotation devices for each foreign competitor onboard.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 15-430-40

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 5, eff. January 1, 2003; Errata, 19:14 VA.R. 2176 March 24, 2003; amended, Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 9, eff. January 1, 2013; 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.