S. 3537 · 112th Congress
Boating Capacity Standards Act of 2012
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Chuck Schumer
- 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.