{"data":{"id":"us-va/4vac15-430-50","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"4VAC15-430-50","heading":"Personal flotation device stowage","body":"A. It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each  wearable PFD required by 4VAC15-430-30, or equivalent type allowed by 4VAC15-430-40, is readily accessible. \"Readily accessible\" means that PFDs are stowed where they can be easily reached, or are out in the open ready for wear. A readily accessible PFD cannot be in a protective covering or under lock and key.\n\nB. It shall be unlawful to use a recreational vessel unless each  throwable PFD required by 4VAC15-430-30 of this chapter is immediately available. \"Immediately available\" means the PFD shall be quickly reachable in an emergency situation. An immediately available PFD cannot be in a protective covering, in a closed compartment or under other equipment.","path":["Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources","Agency 15. Department of Wildlife Resources","Chapter 430. Watercraft: Safety Equipment Requirements"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title4/agency15/chapter430/section50/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:45:27Z","sha256":"fe085bc2afb1b2ad3152ee4141ceea169f1d217c74e9e75bca17fd071272315b","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/4vac15-430-40","next":"us-va/4vac15-430-60"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}