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- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the navigation law, in relation to the use of personal flotation devices
Purpose of the bill
To clarify legal requirements concerning the use of personal notation devices (PFDs) on pleasure vessels, and decrease boating-related injuries and fatalities by requiring the use of PFDs.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill corrects a typographical error in the section heading of §40 of the Navigation Law. Section two of the bill further amends § 40 by eliminating the age limitation of 12 for wearing PFDs when a vessel is underway. Section three is the effective date.
Legislative history
2007-08: S.5633 Senate Tourism, Recreation and Sports Development Cmte/A.8552 Assembly Tourism, Arts and Sports Development Cmte
Statement in support
Over the past eight years there has been an upward trend in recreational boating fatalities. After analyzing these fatalities, OPRHP estimates that 80% of these fatalities could have been prevented if the victim had been wearing a PFD. In winter months the dangers are even greater. In water temperatures between 32 and 40 degrees, a person can become unconscious in less than 15 minutes. Even in water temperatures of 60 degrees, a person can become unconscious within one or two hours of submersion. Unnecessary movement in the water as when a person swims or struggles to stay afloat - accelerates body heat loss and the onset of hypothermia. Under cold water conditions, a person's best chance of survival is to wear a securely fastened PFD which allows the body to conserve energy, prevents submersion, and allows more time for rescue.
Budget implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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