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Safety equipmentQuestion 25 of 352

A State has its own law that says children of a set age must wear life jackets. Which rule applies on that State's waters?

  1. The federal rule only
  2. Both rules at the same time
  3. The older of the two rules
  4. The State law, instead of the federal rule for children
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Correct answer: The State law, instead of the federal rule for children

The State requirement replaces the federal child rule on the waters of that State.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.25 Enforcement of State requirements for children to wear personal flotation devices

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026