S. 3537 · 112th Congress

Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2012

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2012-09-13
Latest action
2012-09-13 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2012 - Directs the Commandant of the Coast Guard to: (1) establish maximum passenger capacity and maximum weight capacity standards for recreational vessels, and (2) require manufacturers and operators of passenger vessels to permanently display in a legible manner and clearly visible to vessel passengers such maximum capacity requirements and a notice of the need to balance vessel weight to avoid capsizing.