Life Jacket Requirements |
| Maximum Age for Required Wear by State (excluding PWCs) |
| St | Maximum PFD Wear Age |
|---|---|
| FL | 5 |
| MI | 5 |
| MO | 6 |
| SD | 6 |
| AL | 7 |
| OH | 9 |
| MN | 9 |
| ND | 10 |
| ME | 10 |
| SC | 11 |
| KY | 11 |
| MT | 11 |
| NY | 11 |
| VT | 11 |
| TX | 12 |
| OK | 12 |
| NC | 12 |
| WI | 12 |
| WV | 12 |
| WA | 12 |
| VA | 12 |
| PA | 12 |
| OR | 12 |
| TN | 12 |
| RI | 12 |
| UT | 12 |
| NM | 12 |
| AZ | 12 |
| CO | 12 |
| NE | 12 |
| NJ | 12 |
| NH | 12 |
| IA | 12 |
| DE | 12 |
| DC | 12 |
| CA | 12 |
| GA | 12 |
| HI | 12 |
| IL | 12 |
| IN | 12 |
| KS | 12 |
| NV | 12 |
| MS | 12 |
| CT | 12 |
| AK | 12 |
| MA | 12 |
| AR | 12 |
| MD | 12 |
| WY | 12 |
| ID | 14 |
| LA | 16 |
| Section Summary | 572 |
| Life Jacket regulations by state v2 |
| State | Youth life jacket wear | Type of boat | Persons being towed | Seasonal wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section Summary |