Vermont H0187 mandates personal flotation devices for all aboard vessels from November 1 to May 1.
Vermont H0187 requires individuals on vessels to wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices from November 1 to May 1. Exemptions apply to U.S. Coast Guard-inspected commercial vessels. The bill amends existing law to mandate flotation devices for each person aboard, except on sailboards. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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