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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
Agency 15. Department of Wildlife Resources
11/23/2024

Chapter 430.
Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements
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Section 10
Application
Section 20
Definitions
Section 30
Personal flotation devices required
Section 40
Personal flotation device exemptions
Section 50
Personal flotation device stowage
Section 60
Personal flotation device condition; size and fit; approval marking
Section 70
Personal flotation device serviceable condition
Section 80
Visual distress signals required
Section 90
Visual distress signal launcher
Section 100
Visual distress signal exceptions
Section 110
Visual distress signal stowage, serviceability, marking
Section 120
Visual distress signals accepted
Section 130
Visual distress signals; existing equipment
Section 140
Visual distress signals; prohibited use
Section 150
Ventilation
Section 160
Fire extinguishing equipment application and general provisions
Section 170
Hand-portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems
Section 180
Fixed fire extinguishing systems
Section 190
Fire extinguishing equipment required
Section 200
Condition and number of fire extinguishers required for recreational vessels
Section 210
Backfire flame control
Section 220
Penalties

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