Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 300-399 - Environmental Protection - Water Regulation
Chapter NR 324 - Fishing rafts in navigable waters
Section NR 324.11 - Flotation device condition, attachment and maintenance
Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 324.11
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) FLOTATION DEVICE CONDITION.
(a) Flotation devices shall
be constructed airtight or sealed.
(b) Any person who uses any flotation device
that has previously been used as a container for any substance shall assure
that the flotation device is free of any chemicals, oil, grease, or other
residue.
(c) Any container that has
ever contained toxic or hazardous material as defined in ch. NR 661 may not be
used as a flotation device for a fishing raft.
(d) Any person who uses any metal flotation
device shall assure that the flotation device is free of rust and is either
painted or coated to prevent rusting.
(2) ATTACHMENT. Each flotation device shall be securely attached to the fishing raft's superstructure.
(3) MAINTENANCE.
(a) Flotation devices shall be kept
rust-free.
(b) Leaking or
deteriorated flotation devices shall be immediately removed from the raft and
replaced.
(c) Any flotation device
which becomes detached from the raft shall be retrieved and removed from the
waterway by the owner.
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