As in effect on June 1, 2008
(1) "PFD" means personal flotation device.
(2) "Vessel length" is the measurement of the permanent part of the hull, from bow to stern, across the deck down the centerline, excluding sheer.
(3) "Wear" means to have the PFD properly worn with all fasteners connected.
(4) "Whitewater canoe" means a one or two person capacity hard hulled canoe designed for white water activities and is equipped with: floatation (e.g., factory end chambers or float bags) and thigh straps or retention devices to hold the operator(s) in the vessel if it rolls.
No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel less than 16 feet in length unless there is at least one Type I, II, or III PFD for each person on board.
No person shall operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel 16 feet or more in length unless there is at least one Type I, II, or III PFD for each person on board. In addition to the total number of PFD's, there shall also be one Type IV PFD on board.
Type I - Off-shore Life Jacket - provides the most buoyancy of any type of PFD. Designed to turn the most unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water. Effective for all waters, especially open, rough or remote waters where rescue may be delayed. Acceptable for use on all vessels.
Type II - Near Shore Buoyancy Vest - is designed to turn some unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water. Intended for calm, inland waters where there is a good chance of quick rescue.
Type III - Flotation Aid - Good for conscious users in calm, inland waters where there is good chance of quick rescue. Designed so conscious wearers can place themselves in a face up position in the water. The wearer may have to tilt their head back to avoid turning face-down in he water.
Type IV - Throwable Device - Designed to be thrown to a person in the water and grasped and held by the user until rescued. Not designed to be worn.
Type V - Special Use Device - Intended for specific activities and may be carried instead of another PFD if used according to the approval conditions on its label.
Type IV PFDs shall be immediately available; all other types of PFD shall be readily accessible, unless wearing is required.
A Type V PFD may be carried or worn in lieu of another required PFD, but only if it is used according to the approval conditions on its label.
On whitewater rivers, as defined in Subsection R651-206-2 (1), Type I or Type III PFDs, are required and shall be used according to the approval conditions on their labels.
On a river section where PFDs are required to be worn, or on any river section where all vessel occupants are wearing PFDs, in lieu of the Type IV PFD requirement, a throw bag with a minimum of 40 feet of line may be carried.
(1) An inflatable PFD may not be used to meet the requirements of this Section.
(2) All persons on board a personal watercraft or a sailboard shall wear a PFD.
(3) The operator of a vessel under 19 feet in length shall require each passenger 12 years of age or younger to wear a PFD. This rule is also applicable to vessels 19 feet or more in length, except when the child is inside the cabin area.
(4) On rivers, every person on board a vessel shall wear a PFD, except PFDs may be loosened or removed by persons 13 years of age or older on designated flat water areas as listed in Section R651-215-12.
(1) On the Green River:
(a) from Red Creek Camp below Red Creek Rapids to the Indian Crossing Boat Ramp;
(b) from 100 yards below Taylor Flats Bridge to the Utah/Colorado state line in Browns Park;
(c) within Dinosaur National Monument, from the mouth of Whirlpool Canyon to the head of Split Mountain Gorge;
(d) from the mouth of Split Mountain to Jack Creek in Desolation Canyon; and
(e) from the Green River Diversion Dam below Gray Canyon to the confluence with the Colorado River.
(2) On the Colorado River:
(a) from the Colorado/Utah state line to the Westwater Ranger Station;
(b) from Big Hole Canyon in Westwater Canyon to Onion Creek;
(c) from Drinks Canyon, mile 70, to the confluence with the Green River; and
(d) after the last active rapid in Cataract Canyon.
(3) On the San Juan River, after the last active rapid prior to Lake Powell.
All Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) must be used according to the conditions or restrictions listed on the U.S. Coast Guard Approval Label.
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