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Montana Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Montana requires children under 12 to wear a life jacket on a boat less than 26 feet in length that is in motion.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Montana requires children under 12 to wear a life jacket on a boat less than 26 feet in length that is in motion.

Official source: fwp.mt.gov →

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