Re: [Paddlewise] PFD fines

From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1999 06:28:50 -0600 (MDT)
On Fri, 23 Apr 1999, Joe Pylka wrote:

> >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.

colorado requires one to be "available" on lakes, etc, but requires it to
be worn on moving water.

mark

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