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Utah Life Jacket Rules (2026)

Conditional: Utah requires passengers 12 years old and younger to wear a properly sized Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever a boat is in operation.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Utah requires passengers 12 years old and younger to wear a properly sized Coast Guard-approved life jacket whenever a boat is in operation.

Official source: stateparks.utah.gov →

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