Louisiana is number one in the nation for boating fatalities among other rankings. The Legislature passed this law 3 years ago but there are still
plenty of questions about the exact wording. My interpetation is that all boats 16' and under must have a kill switch and life jackets on while underway. I run an 18' tunnel and do not have a kill switch and only wear a jacket when it is dark or foggy. Never have I been ticketed by WLF while on the water and I have been checked plenty of times. Gotta remember that some of these agents don't know their azz from a hole in the ground, subjective interpetation of the law exist with them.
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