Lakes Act 1976
43Recreational boats under 4.8m and off-the-shore boats
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43 Recreational boats under 4.8m and off-the-shore boats (a) the person is on a recreational boat or off-the-shore boat on a lake; and (b) the person is not wearing an appropriate lifejacket.
(a) the person operates a recreational boat or off-the-shore boat on a lake; and (b) another person on the boat is not wearing an appropriate lifejacket. off-the-shore boat— (a) means a sailing boat; but (b) does not include the following: (i) a boat that is ballasted; (ii) a boat that has a cabin or fixed keel; (iii) a boat that has an engine; (iv) a sailboard. Examples—par (a) • laser • hobie cat • skiff • catamaran recreational boat— (a) means a boat under 4.8m; but (b) does not include the following: (i) a kiteboard; (ii) a paddleboard;
(iii) a sailboard; (iv) a surfboard.