Minnesota Legislature
HF 3427
as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/12/2024 12:01pm
KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to water safety; requiring life jackets to be worn October through April
on certain watercraft; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 86B.501, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 86B.501, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
new text begin Subd. 5. new text end
new text begin Life jacket required; October through April. new text end
new text begin
From October 1 through April
30, a person must wear a personal flotation device, as prescribed by the commissioner under
subdivision 1, while underway or at anchor on watercraft less than 21 feet in length. This
subdivision does not apply to sailboards.
new text end