This subpart applies to all Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices that are sold or offered for sale for use on recreational boats.
[CGD 75-008a, 43 FR 9767, Mar. 9, 1978, as amended by USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97386, Dec. 6, 2024]
(a) Each manufacturer of a Coast Guard approved personal flotation device (PFD) must furnish, with each PFD that is sold or offered for sale for use on a recreational boat, an information pamphlet or placard accepted by the Commandant (CG-ENG-4) or meeting the requirements in the applicable subpart of 46 CFR part 160.
(b) No person may sell or offer for sale for use on a recreational boat a Coast Guard approved PFD unless an information pamphlet or placard required by this section is attached in such a way that it can be read prior to purchase.
[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97386, Dec. 6, 2024]
source: CGD 72-60, 37 FR 15779, Aug. 4, 1972, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 33 CFR 181.702