![]() In the past, safety proposals of this nature were generated by the Coast Guard, put out for public comment, and stalled due to opposition. We do suggest legislators and the boating industry get the message out that this law has been proposed so those for or in opposition have a chance to express their views. Some boaters will likely see mandatory kill switch wear laws the same way. ![]() Many of those bikers see helmet laws as an intrusion on their freedoms. Riding a motorcycle for them is a bit like the last frontier. Some bikers see motorcycles as way to experience freedom in a world that seems less free than it used to be. Mandatory kill switch wear has some parallels to motorcycle helmet laws. We would anticipate considerable resistance from some boaters as they become aware of this bill. The analysis for chapter 43 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking the item relating to section 4305 and inserting the following: The Secretary may accept a substitution for associated equipment performance or other safety standards for a recreational vessel if the substitution provides an equivalent level of safety. (2)by inserting (a) Exemptions.- before If the Secretary (1)by striking the heading and inserting the following: Section 4305 of title 46, United States Code, is amended. The amendments made in subsections (a) and (b) shall take effect 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, unless the Commandant of the Coast Guard, prior to the date that is 90 days after the date of the enactment of this section, determines that the use requirement enacted in subsection (a) would not promote recreational boating safety. (c)A person violating section 4312(b) of this title is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than. (2)inserting after subsection (b) the following: (1)redesignating subsections (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g) as subsections (d), (e), (f), (g), and (h), respectively and Section 4311 of title 46, United States Code, is amended by. (B)the vessel does not have an engine cut-off switch and is not required to have one under subsection (a). (A)the main helm of the covered vessel is installed within an enclosed cabin or The requirement under paragraph (1) shall not apply if. (2)by inserting after subsection (a) the following:Īn individual operating a covered recreational vessel shall use an engine cut-off switch link while operating on plane or above displacement speed. (1)by redesignating subsections (b), (c), and (d) as subsections (c), (d), and (e), respectively and Section 4312 of title 46, United States Code, is amended. Sec 313.Engine cut-off switches use requirement ![]() This bill will still have to pass through the Senate, likely require being resolved between the two houses, and be signed by the President of the United States.Ī copy of the bill is below the image below. It sounds like this part of the legislation may help with these problems. Plus in the current environment it has become even more challenging. It takes considerable effort and time to change Federal Regulations. Per the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA) the bill would also “grant the Coast Guard “equivalency” authority, allowing the Coast Guard to streamline approval of the recreational boating industry construction standards and new technologies, while maintaining the highest level of safety.”Ĭurrently, and historically USCG requirements pertaining to boat building and boating safety that are codified into Federal Regulations are sometimes dated (old and no longer represent current practices), plus they may not specially allow the use of more modern technologies that have since become available. The 2019 USCG reauthorization bill as it has passed the House (HR 3409) required mandatory kill switch wear on recreational power boats less than 26 feet in length when underway if a kill switch is present. ![]() Attwood Marine Products universal (7 key) boat lanyard / kill cordThe 2018 USCG reauthorization bill as passed requires engine cut off switches (kill switches to prevent the Circle of Death) be installed in most recreational power boats less than 26 feet in length.
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