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Woodsy's Law
Petition published by NESAR on Jul 15, 2012
175 Signatures 
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Target: New England Search and Rescue
Region: United States of America
Web site: newenglandsar.org
Petition Background (Preamble):
Approximately 90% of all boating fatalities involve drownings caused by boating accidents. Most drowning victims are not wearing a PFD at the time.
Petition:
SECTION 1. Section 5A of Chapter 90B of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended, by inserting at the end thereof, the following sentence:-
The operator of a boat under sixty five feet in length, on any water ways of the state may not transport a person regardless of age on the deck of a boat or in an open boat unless the person is wearing a United States Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II, Type III or V personal flotation device.
Exceptions when PFD does not need to be worn: When in enclosed area of a houseboat or cruiser, or within the area enclosed by railings on a party barge, cruise or houseboat or if the vessel is not underway ie; moored or at anchor.
The operator of a boat under sixty five feet in length, on any water ways of the state may not transport a person regardless of age on the deck of a boat or in an open boat unless the person is wearing a United States Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II, Type III or V personal flotation device.
Exceptions when PFD does not need to be worn: When in enclosed area of a houseboat or cruiser, or within the area enclosed by railings on a party barge, cruise or houseboat or if the vessel is not underway ie; moored or at anchor.
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