1. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any vessel on the waters of this state within 244 meters (800 feet) below a hydroelectric dam and/or navigation lock and dam unless each person aboard, including the operator, is wearing a U. S. Coast Guard approved personal flotation device Type I, Type II, Type III, or Type V.

   1. (a) Such personal flotation device will be worn and securely fastened in accordance with manufacturers instructions and recommendations for such personal flotation device.
   2. (b) This regulation is not intended to affect regulations promulgated by other governmental agencies, federal or state, related to activities that may or may not be conducted within 244 meters (800 feet) of such dams.
2. (2) Rule 220-6-.20, is previously promulgated, as hereby expressly repealed in its entirety.

Author: James D. Martin

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §33-5-62; §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session 1994).

Penalty: As provided by §15 of Act No. 94-652 (Regular Session, 1994) and §33-5-62, Code of Ala. 1975.

History: Filed May 9, 1991. Repealed and Replaced: Filed June 27, 1995; effective August 2, 1995.