Navigation Bylaw 2021

What the Navigation Bylaw 2021 does

The bylaw:

• makes wearing a lifejacket compulsory when on board a vessel that is up to 6m long, unless the person in charge of that vessel gives you permission not to
• makes it compulsory to carry a communication device
• prohibits being in charge of a vessel if you are intoxicated by alcohol or drugs
• specifies requirements around flotation devices
• specifies requirements around certain water activities, including water skiing, diving, swimming and using recreational vessels
• requires registration of jet skis and other personal watercraft
• requires a licence for moorings
• specifies navigation safety and operating requirements, including licensing and permits, and restricted areas
• specifies requirements for large vessels and hazardous cargo.

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