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33 CFR §175.21

33 CFR Part 175

TL;DR

No person may use a recreational boat unless each PFD required by § 175.15 is—

§ 175.21 § 175.21 Condition; size and fit; approval marking. No person may use a recreational boat unless each PFD required by § 175.15 is—

(a)In serviceable condition as provided in § 175.23;

(b)Of an appropriate size and fit for the intended wearer, as marked on the approval label; and

(c)Legibly marked with its approval number, as specified in 46 CFR part 160. [CGD 81-023, 55 FR 32034, Aug. 6, 1990, as amended by CGD93-055, 61 FR 13926, Mar. 28, 1996; USCG-2013-0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]

(a)In serviceable condition as provided in § 175.23;

(b)Of an appropriate size and fit for the intended wearer, as marked on the approval label; and

(c)Legibly marked with its approval number, as specified in 46 CFR part 160. [CGD 81-023, 55 FR 32034, Aug. 6, 1990, as amended by CGD93-055, 61 FR 13926, Mar. 28, 1996; USCG-2013-0263, 79 FR 56499, Sept. 22, 2014]


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