State marinas would keep reachable flotation devices at each area

Each state-owned or state-operated marina, dock, and launch would have to keep at least one life preserver or similar throwable flotation device at every designated area. A designated area is each separate group of mooring slips, fixed pier, floating dock section, or launch point where boats are regularly moored, launched, or retrieved. The requirement would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

The state office and the Department of Environmental Conservation would administer the requirements and coordinate how they are carried out. The provision covers state-operated marinas, docks, and launches. Each agency may issue rules for facilities under its own jurisdiction. The act would take effect 180 days after it becomes law.