33 CFR 175.21
§ 175.21 Condition; size and fit; approval marking.
United States · 33 CFR — Navigation and Navigable Waters · Status: effective
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- 33 CFR 175.21, § 175.21 Condition; size and fit; approval marking, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/153226
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No person may use a recreational boat unless each PFD required by § 175.15 is—
(a) In serviceable condition as provided in § 175.23;
(b) Of an appropriate size and fit for the intended wearer, as marked on the approval label; and
(c) Legibly marked with its approval number, as specified in 46 CFR part 160.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.