Alabama
Alabama established their lanyard legislation in 1994. The law states the following:
Page 19 – Alabama Laws and Regulations Governing Operation and Registration of Vessels
Arkansas
Arkansas established their lanyard legislation in 2001. The law states the following:
Always wear your lanyard when operating a PWC. In many states, it is illegal to ride your PWC without attaching the lanyard properly between the switch and yourself.
Page 15 -The Handbook of Arkansas Boating Laws and Responsibilities, The Official Boating Handbook of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Illinois
Illinois established their lanyard legislation in 2010. The law states the following:
Page 4 and 5 – Illinois Boat Registration and Safety Act Digest
Iowa
Iowa established their lanyard legislation in 2014. The law states the following:
A lanyard is attached to the safety switch and the operator’s wrist or life jacket. The safety switch shuts off the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat. If your vessel does not come equipped with an ignition safety switch, you should have one installed.
If the PWC is equipped with a lanyard-type ignition safety switch, it must be maintained in an operable condition and must be attached to the person, clothing, or life jacket of the operator whenever the PWC is in use.
Page 47 – The Official Boating Handbook of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Nevada
Nevada established their lanyard legislation in 2008. The law states the following:
Page 44 -The Handbook of Nevada Boating Laws and Responsibilities, The Official Boating Handbook of the Nevada Department of Wildlife
New Jersey
New Jersey established their lanyard legislation in 2009. The law states the following:
Page 36 – New Jersey State Police Boating Safety Manual