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One legal requirement for Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) is that they must be U.S. Coast Guard approved for use on recreational boats. It is also required that there is one wearable PFD of appropriate size for each person onboard the vessel. Additionally, PFDs must be readily accessible and in good condition, with no signs of wear or damage.
They must be properly sized for the intended wearer
Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children under 13 years of age in North Carolina.
Whenever a boat less than 26 feet is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children less than 6 years of age in Florida. Whenever the boat is underway, properly sized PFDs must be worn by children 9 years of age and under in Georgia.
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Under the age of 13.
12 years of age and under.