> > If these laws are like DOT Regulations, local laws take precedent providing > that they are not less stringent than Federal. > Is that correct? Exactly. > With respect to having PFD's "handy," "handy" would have to be within > reach. This would exclude stowing PFD's in a closed hatch area? I would certainly think so. I've never had to confront that question. My PFD is always stored handily on my body (while paddling, that is). Mark *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Sep 09 2000 - 15:18:01 PDT
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