# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Paragraph 2


Every line-throwing appliance shall be capable of throwing the line in such a manner that the lateral deflection of the line on either side of the direction of firing does not exceed 10 per cent of the length of flight of the rocket.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/schedule/12/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/schedule-12/paragraph-2
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