Beginning on November 1, 2012 the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) passed a new regulation making it mandatory that Personal Floatation Devises (PFD's) be worn by anyone on a vessel less than 16' in length.
This is a cold water month regulation that is effective between November 1st and April 30th. It applies to all kayaks and canoes regardless of length and on all other vessels less than 16 feet. The regulation is applied while a vessel is underway or at anchor.
For more information on this and other Pennsylvania boating rules and regulations visit the PFBC website at www.fishandboat.com