S.4039

Prohibits business entities from selling or manufacturing certain personal flotation devices not approved by United States Coast Guard.

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4039 prohibits businesses from selling or manufacturing personal flotation devices not approved by the United States Coast Guard.

New Jersey S4039 aims to enhance safety by prohibiting business entities from selling, distributing, manufacturing, delivering, holding, or offering for sale personal flotation devices (PFDs) that are not approved by the United States Coast Guard. A PFD is defined as a wearable device designed for recreational swimming and to be worn by a person who is less than 12 years of age. Violations of this provision are subject to civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeat offenses.

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Current
Commerce Committee
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History

Mar 19

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee