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Maryland Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Maryland requires all children under age 13 to wear a USCG-approved PFD while underway on a recreational vessel under 21 feet in length.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Maryland requires all children under age 13 to wear a USCG-approved PFD while underway on a recreational vessel under 21 feet in length.

Official source: dnr.maryland.gov →

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