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Handbook of Illinois Boating Laws and Responsibilities Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Boating Basics: On the Water Specifically for PWC

Ignition Safety Switch (625 ILCS 45/4-11)

It is unlawful to operate a motorized vessel, including personal watercraft or specialty prop-craft, that is equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch unless the lanyard is attached to the person, clothing or PFD of the operator.

Lanyard attaching ignition safety switch to operator's wrist

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