46 CFR § 160.076-37 - Owner's manual.

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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 160.076-37 Owner's manual.

(a) *General.* The manufacturer must provide an owner's manual with each inflatable PFD sold or offered for sale.

(b) *Manual contents.* The manual must contain the information as approved by the Commandant. If the PFD is conditionally approved, an explanation of the meaning of and reasons for the approval conditions must be included.

[USCG-2022-0120, 89 FR 97395, Dec. 6, 2024]