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Chapter 66 <br /> corporation and may be revoked upon evidence that the permit holder has been convicted of any <br /> violation of this Chapter or applicable State law. <br /> 21. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. It is unlawful to operate a motorboat equipped with an <br /> internal combustion engine on the Lake without at least one U. S. Coast Guard approved fire <br /> extinguisher, so placed as to be readily accessible and in such condition as to be ready for <br /> immediate and effective use. <br /> 22. PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES. <br /> A. It is unlawful to operate any water craft on Lake Decatur unless at least one Coast <br /> Guard approved Personal Flotation Device (hereinafter "PFD") of the following types, or their <br /> equivalent, is on board for each person: Type I, Type II or Type III. <br /> B. No person may operate on Lake Decatur a water craft 16 feet or more in length, <br /> except a canoe or kayak, unless at least one Type IV Coast Guard approved PFD or its equivalent <br /> is on board in addition to the PFD'S required in subparagraph(a) of this Section. <br /> C. No person may operate a water craft on Lake Decatur unless each device required by <br /> this section is: <br /> (1) Readily accessible; <br /> (2) In serviceable condition; <br /> (3) Of the appropriate size for the person for whom it is intended; and, <br /> (4) Legibly marked with the U. S. Coast Guard approval number. <br /> D. Approved PFD'S are defined as follows: <br /> (1) Type I - A Type I personal flotation device is an approved device designed to <br /> turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly <br /> backward position and to have more than 20 pounds of buoyancy. <br /> (2) Type II - A Type II personal flotation device is an approved device designed <br /> to turn an unconscious person in the water from a face downward position to a vertical or slightly <br /> backward position and to have at least 15 1/2 pounds of buoyancy. <br /> (3) Type III - A Type III personal flotation device is an approved device to keep <br /> a conscious person in a vertical or slightly backward position and to have a least 15 1/2 pounds <br /> of buoyancy. <br /> (4) Type IV - A Type IV personal flotation device is an approved device <br /> designed to be thrown to a person in the water and not worn. It is designed to have at least 16 <br /> 1/2 pounds of buoyancy. <br /> (5) Type V - A Type V personal flotation device is an approved device for <br /> restricted use and is acceptable only when used in the activity for which it is approved. <br />