{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"116023.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 116023.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725. - 116095.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825. - 116090.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Personal Flotation Devices [116023. - 116023.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 307, Sec. 1.   (AB 2146)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>On or after January 1, 2026, a person or entity shall not manufacture, sell, distribute, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce in this state a wearable personal flotation device that is not approved by the United States Coast Guard.</p>","text":"On or after January 1, 2026, a person or entity shall not manufacture, sell, distribute, deliver, hold, or offer for sale in commerce in this state a wearable personal flotation device that is not approved by the United States Coast Guard.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/personal-flotation-devices-116023-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}