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Mississippi Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Mississippi requires anyone 12 years of age and younger to wear a USCG-approved Type I, II or III PFD whenever underway in a vessel under 26 feet in length.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Mississippi requires anyone 12 years of age and younger to wear a USCG-approved Type I, II or III PFD whenever underway in a vessel under 26 feet in length.

Official source: dmr.ms.gov →

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