This bill mandates that all occupants of canoes, kayaks, or rowing sculls on New Hampshire state waters, who are not participating in official competitions, must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) approved by the United States Coast Guard. The new legal language inserted into RSA 270-D:2 establishes a requirement for these individuals to wear a PFD at all times while navigating on state waters from November 15 through May 15.

The bill adds a new paragraph (X-a) to the existing regulations governing vessels operating on water, specifically addressing the safety measures for non-competitive paddlers during the specified months. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, ensuring that the new safety requirements are implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 270-D:2