A bill for an act relating to the use of personal flotation devices on personal watercraft.

This bill requires all passengers and operators on personal watercraft (small vessels under 16 feet propelled by water jet pumps) to wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket while the craft is moving. It exempts individuals aged 18 or older if the watercraft is traveling at 10 mph or slower or in a no-wake zone. Currently, Iowa law already mandates life jackets for personal watercraft, but this bill clarifies the requirement and specifies the approved device types. Violating this rule would result in a $30 fine for a simple misdemeanor.