New law

[gunner]

I have read that there is a new law going into effect April 1 2021 That all boat operators in vessels under 26 ft without helm in an in closed cabin must wear there safety kill switch attached to there person while vessel in operation . Instituted by US Coast Guard.

[greensider]

News to me

[logic]

I saw this. Said they were going to enforce this 100 first offense 250 then 500 for third.

[REELTHING]

Soon you will need to register your rod &reel to go fishing plus hook serial number.

[greensider]

Ssshhhhh they are listening

[Ziffystriperchum]

Don't forget that PFD's are to be worn until May 1st as well!

[greensider]

Also everyone will ne a safety certificate soon not sure when it goes into affect

[logic]

    All persons on any vessel (this includes motor boats, sailboats, kayaks, canoes, or rowboats) less than 21 feet, must wear a life jacket from November 1 to May 1 when underway.

[KillerCrow]

Yup, i got that ticket once, when i walked into the court house with 5 life jackets and was like i know ignorance is not an excuse, but i thought all i needed was a floating seat cushion.  The judge literally said ok i see you have a PFD, next time where it.  No fine nor a court charge, i think the judge was like wtf is the D.E.P doing filling my court with this stuff

[grazan]

the safety/boating certificate is all ready in effect for younger people .... not sure of the age brackets but older people have a few more years I think .....

[greensider]

As of 2025 every boater will need certificate also new kill switch law only affects new boats as i was told by someone in power squadrons the people who do the safety courses

[Geezer]

As of 2025 every boater will need certificate also new kill switch law only affects new boats as i was told by someone in power squadrons the people who do the safety courses

That agrees with my reading of the kill switch document posted above. It only affects boats which are already equipped with the safety switch and does not require a retrofit to older boats. Basically they require new boats to be built with the switch and it requires that boaters who have it to actually use the device.

[ChillR]

 In the name of safety!