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FL S0876
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2011
Primary Sponsor
Gwen Margolis
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AI Summary
- Removes state requirement for children under 6 years of age to wear Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (Type I, II, or III) while on vessels less than 26 feet in length
- Eliminates the definition of "underway" that previously applied to the personal flotation device requirement (anchored, moored, made fast to shore, or aground vessels were exempt)
- Retains requirement that vessel owners and operators carry, store, maintain, and use safety equipment in accordance with current United States Coast Guard safety equipment requirements
- Takes effect upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Vessel Safety Regulations
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Environmental Preservation and Conservation2/17/2011
Full Bill Text
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