A. Regulations:
1. Except as provided in subsections A3 and A4 of this section, each vessel shall have, for each person on board, one wearable personal flotation device that is approved for the type of use by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
2. Each personal flotation device shall be:
a. In serviceable condition;
b. Legally marked with the United States Coast Guard approval number; and
c. Of an appropriate size for the person for whom it is intended.
3. Sailboards and racing shells are exempt from the provisions of subsections A1 and A6 of this section.
4. The Utah Board of Parks and Recreation may exempt certain types of vessels from the provisions of subsection A1 of this section under certain conditions or upon certain waters.
5. The Utah Board of Parks and Recreation may require by rule for personal flotation devices to be worn:
a. While a person is on board a certain type of vessel;
b. By a person under a certain age; or
c. On certain waters of the State.
6. For vessels sixteen feet (16') or more in length, there shall also be on board one throwable personal flotation device which is approved for this use by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard.
7. If a vessel is not entirely open and it carries or uses any flammable or toxic fluid in any enclosure for any purpose, the vessel shall be equipped with an efficient natural or mechanical ventilation system that is capable of removing resulting gases before and during the time the vessel is occupied by any person.
8. Each vessel shall have fire extinguishing equipment on board.
9. Any inboard gasoline engine shall be equipped with a carburetor backfire flame control device.
10. The Utah Board of Parks and Recreation may:
a. Require additional safety equipment by rule; and
b. Adopt rules conforming with the requirements of this section which govern specifications for and the use of safety equipment.
11. A person may not operate or give permission for the operation of a vessel that is not equipped as required by Utah Code Annotated, section 73-18-8 or rules promulgated under Utah Code Annotated, section 73-18-8.
12. As used in this section:
RACING SHELL: Means a long, narrow watercraft:
a. Outfitted with long oars and sliding seats; and
b. Specifically designed for racing or exercise.
VESSEL: Means every type of watercraft, other than a seaplane on the water, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.
WATERS OF THIS STATE: Means any waters within the territorial limits of this State.
13. A violation of this section is an infraction. (Ord. 19-12, 7-30-2019)