(a) Each ring buoy must have the following information in waterproof lettering:

Type IV Personal Flotation Device. Inspected and tested in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations. (Name of buoyant material) buoyant material provides a minimum buoyant force of (32 lb. or 16 1/2 lb.). Approved for use on recreational boats only as a throwable device. U.S. Coast Guard Approval No. 160.050/(assigned manufacturer's No.)/(Revision No.); (Model No.). (Name and address of manufacturer or distributor). (Size). USCG (Marine Inspection Office identification letters). (Lot No.).

(b) A method of marking that is different from the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section may be given consideration by the Coast Guard.

[CGD 72-163R, 38 span 8120, Mar. 28, 1973, as amended by CGD 75-186, 41 span 10437, Mar. 11, 1976; CGD 75-008, 43 span 9771, Mar. 9, 1978; 43 span 10913, Mar. 16, 1978; CGD 92-045, 58 span 41608, Aug. 4, 1993; CGD 95-028, 62 span 51214, Sept. 30, 1997]