Sec. 5414. Engine cut-off switch requirements
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Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a regulation amending part 183 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, that requires associated equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers installing propulsion machinery and associated starting controls on a recreational vessel less than 26 feet overall in length and capable of developing at least 115 pounds of static thrust or 3 horsepower to install an engine cut-off switch in compliance with American Boat and Yacht Standard A–33.
The regulation shall take effect at the end of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the issuance of such regulation. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating shall issue a regulation amending part 175 and part 183 of title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, that— defines the term engine cut-off switch for purposes of that part to mean a mechanical or electronic device that is connected to propulsion machinery of a recreational vessel less than 26 feet overall in length that will stop propulsion if— the switch is not properly connected to the propulsion machinery; or the switch components are— submerged in water; or separated from the propulsion machinery by a predetermined distance; and defines the term engine cut-off switch link for purposes of that part to mean equipment that— is attached to as recreational vessel operator; and activates the engine cut-off switch.
The Commandant of the Coast Guard, through the National Boating Safety Advisory Council established under section 13110 of title 46, United States Code, may initiate a boating safety program on the use and benefits of cut-off switches for recreational vessels.