Massachusetts · Massachusetts General Laws — Part I, Title XIV, Motor Vehicles
Mass. Gen. Laws (Motor Vehicles) § 90B:5A: Wearable personal floatation devices
What this law says, in plain English
Vessels like canoes and kayaks must carry one Coast Guard-approved wearable flotation device per person in good condition and readily accessible. Amphibious vehicles must carry one per passenger under 10 years old.
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