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South Carolina Life Jacket Rules (2026)
Conditional: South Carolina requires every person under 12 years old aboard a Class A motorboat (less than 16 feet) to wear a USCG-approved PFD (S.C. Code 50-21-870).
ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
South Carolina requires every person under 12 years old aboard a Class A motorboat (less than 16 feet) to wear a USCG-approved PFD (S.C. Code 50-21-870).
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