Virginia § 29.1-737 - Muffling devices
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 29.1-737 — Muffling devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.1-737. Muffling devices
The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any motorboat shall be effectively muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust in a reasonable manner. The muffling device shall exhaust at or below the water line or it shall be equipped with mechanical baffles. The use of cutouts is prohibited, except as approved by the Department or the U.S. Coast Guard.
1960, c. 500, § 62-174.9; 1968, c. 659, § 62.1-175; 1987, c. 488; 1997, c. 108.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 29.1-737
What does Code of Virginia § 29.1-737 cover?
Section 29.1-737 ("Muffling devices") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Virginia § 29.1-737?
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