Vermont S0172 mandates personal flotation devices for all individuals on vessels from November 1 to May 1.
Vermont S0172 requires all individuals on board a vessel to wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device between November 1 and May 1. This applies to vessels under way with individuals on an open deck. Exemptions include U.S. Coast Guard-inspected commercial vessels. The bill amends existing state law to mandate the use of these devices during cold weather, effective July 1, 2026.
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