Pennsylvania Code
Title 58 - RECREATION
Part II - FISH AND BOAT COMMISSION
Subpart C - BOATING
Chapter 105 - OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS
Section 105.4 - Overloading and improper loading

Universal Citation: 58 PA Code ยง 105.4

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) A person may not operate a boat when the boat is loaded with passengers or cargo beyond its safe carrying capacity as determined by one of the following:

(1) The boat's maximum weight capacity.

(2) The boat's maximum persons capacity.

(3) The boat's maximum horsepower.

(4) Capacity limits as identified on the boat's capacity label or through calculations provided by the United States Coast Guard through the Commission.

(b) A person may not operate a boat loaded in a manner that adversely affects its trim or stability, taking into consideration weather and other existing operating conditions.

The provisions of this § 105.4 amended under 30 Pa.C.S. § 5123.

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