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Missouri Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Missouri requires each person under age 7 aboard any watercraft on state waters to wear a USCG-approved PFD (exception for fully enclosed areas such as a houseboat/cruiser cabin).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Missouri requires each person under age 7 aboard any watercraft on state waters to wear a USCG-approved PFD (exception for fully enclosed areas such as a houseboat/cruiser cabin).

Official source: mshp.dps.missouri.gov →

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