California boating lawsLife Jacket Rules

California Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: California requires every child under 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket on a moving vessel of any length, except in an enclosed cabin or during an emergency rescue.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

California requires every child under 13 to wear a USCG-approved life jacket on a moving vessel of any length, except in an enclosed cabin or during an emergency rescue.

Official source: dbw.parks.ca.gov

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