46 CFR 160.276-17
§ 160.276-17 Marking and labeling.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 160.276-17, § 160.276-17 Marking and labeling, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/229607
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(a) Each inflatable PFD must be marked as specified in Figure 6DV of ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.276-5).
(b) In addition to the information required by ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-5, Figure 6DV, each Level 50 inflatable PFD must be marked with a statement that the device must be worn to be counted as equipment required by vessels meeting USCG regulations; and
(c) The Commandant may prescribe additional marking requirements for special purpose devices or unique or novel designs.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.