State officials say bringing a life jacket to the water is not enough, emphasizing that individuals must actually wear them.
According to officials, life jackets are required for children until they reach age 13. The requirement also applies to anyone on Utah rivers and individuals being towed, such as those on water skis or in an inner tube.
The mandate for wearing life jackets extends to those being towed, including people in inner tubes or on water skis.
These regulations are in place for safety on Utah waters, according to information originally published at the Davis Journal.