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Minnesota Life Jacket Rules (2026)
Conditional: Minnesota requires a life jacket be worn by children less than 10 years of age when aboard a watercraft that is underway (not tied at a dock or permanent mooring).
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
Minnesota requires a life jacket be worn by children less than 10 years of age when aboard a watercraft that is underway (not tied at a dock or permanent mooring).
Official source: dnr.state.mn.us →
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