DennisS
Contributor
Most states have boating laws regarding the wearing of PFDs (life jackets). The federal government now wants to institute mandatory wearing of PFDs. Why? My guess would be an industry lobbying group.
http://www.ntsb.gov/academy/CourseInfo/MS701_200408.htm
http://www.ntsb.gov/academy/CourseInfo/MS701_200408.htm