Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-4 - WILDLIFE RESOURCES DIVISION
Subject 391-4-5 - BOATING REGULATIONS
Rule 391-4-5-.05 - Marine Event Boating Safety Requirements

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 391-4-5-.05
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

The sponsor shall ensure that all participants are either knowledgeable or have been notified of the requirements of the Georgia Boat Safety Act, as amended, with special attention to the safety equipment provisions. Such equipment shall include, but shall not be limited to, Type I, II, III, or IV, U.S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices.

The Department may require that because of the special hazards posed by some types of marine events, participants and spectators on the water during such events shall at all times wear the above - mentioned personal flotation devices.

Vessel operators in a sanctioned motor vessel race with an approved Marine Event Permit are exempt from the age restrictions on vessel operation set forth in Chapter 7 of Title 52 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated while they are operating a vessel within the area approved for the race as a participant in the race.

Nothing in this section shall be construed to relieve participants and spectators of their responsibility for compliance with the Georgia Boat Safety Act.

O.C.G.A. Section 52-7-19.

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