Re: [Paddlewise] PFD fines

From: Joe Pylka <pylka_at_castle.net>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 02:00:32 -0400
>in the local waters, the USCG requires a PFD be onboard,
> but i'm not aware of any government requirements to wear one.
>bye bye bliven
>

        Definitely.  Pennsylvania just passed a law requiring that you wear
it in canoes, kayaks and other human powered boats.  Maryland definitely
requires that you wear one on the Potomac.  I've seen the ranger there
escort people off the river and issue a $50 ticket.  I think WV might, also,
but not sure.

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