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24.171.412    SAFETY AND FIRST AID PROVISIONS

(1) Outfitters and guides are required to hold a current basic first aid card at all times actively licensed.

(2) Basic first aid certification must be obtained through a provider and course approved by the board. For purposes of initial licensure, the board will only accept basic first aid certification that involves the direct, hands-on application of first aid materials and techniques. A list of approved providers and courses shall be maintained on the board web site. An applicant may also meet basic first aid certification if the applicant provides proof of a certification, license, or other credential that is equivalent to or greater than basic first aid certification, approved on a case-by-case basis by the board. The board may also maintain on its web site a list of certifications, licenses, and other credentials that will be routinely accepted as equivalent to or greater than basic first aid.

(3) Whenever guests are present, each watercraft; vessel; vehicle; primary, secondary, and temporary base of operations must possess a serviceable basic first aid kit.

(4) Each watercraft or vessel shall contain a serviceable U.S. Coast Guard approved personal floatation device for each person onboard. Children under 12 are required to wear a personal floatation device. Watercraft 16 feet and longer are required to be equipped with a throwable Type IV floatation device.

(5) All watercraft or vessels are required to carry onboard a supplementary means of power, such as an extra motor or extra oar that will adequately motivate the craft.

History: 37-47-201, MCA; IMP, 37-47-201, MCA; NEW, 1992 MAR p. 439, Eff. 3/13/92; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 668, Eff. 3/8/96; AMD, 1999 MAR p. 809, Eff. 4/23/99; AMD, 2000 MAR p. 730, Eff. 3/17/00; TRANS, from Commerce, & AMD, 2006 MAR p. 324, Eff. 2/10/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1889, Eff. 8/27/10; AMD, 2011 MAR p. 2149, Eff. 10/14/11; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 58, Eff. 1/30/15.

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