Utah HB0499 amends definitions and rules for watercraft safety, including personal flotation devices and vessel designations.
Utah HB0499 amends definitions related to vessels, personal flotation devices, and watercraft safety. It modifies the rules for the Division of Outdoor Recreation to designate specific portions of rivers as whitewater rather than entire river systems. The bill also changes the conditions under which personal flotation devices are required, exempting certain vessels and waters. Additionally, it makes technical changes to the safety equipment required on board vessels. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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