Section NR 324.11 - Flotation device condition, attachment and maintenance(1) FLOTATION DEVICE CONDITION.(a) Flotation devices shall be constructed airtight or sealed.(b) Any person who uses any flotation device that has previously been used as a container for any substance shall assure that the flotation device is free of any chemicals, oil, grease, or other residue.(c) Any container that has ever contained toxic or hazardous material as defined in ch. NR 661 may not be used as a flotation device for a fishing raft.(d) Any person who uses any metal flotation device shall assure that the flotation device is free of rust and is either painted or coated to prevent rusting.(2) ATTACHMENT. Each flotation device shall be securely attached to the fishing raft's superstructure.(3) MAINTENANCE. (a) Flotation devices shall be kept rust-free.(b) Leaking or deteriorated flotation devices shall be immediately removed from the raft and replaced.(c) Any flotation device which becomes detached from the raft shall be retrieved and removed from the waterway by the owner.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 324.11
Cr. Register, January, 1985, No. 349, eff. 2-1-85; correction in (1) (c) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats., Register, October, 1995, No. 478; correction in (1) (c) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats.