Every newly built and/or imported pleasure craft less than 6 metres that is capable of being fitted with engine power totaling 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more, must have a compliance notice (capacity label) attached to the vessel indicating that the boat is built in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels, TP1332.

The Compliance Notice (Capacity Label) will include the following information:

• Name of manufacturer
• Manufacturer's identification code, MIC
• Model type or number, or both
• Label number
• Statement of compliance
• Maximum recommended ratings for load, number of occupants and power.

On every outboard powered-driven vessel Compliance Notice (Capacity Label), the following ratings are specified:

• Recommended maximum load capacity for that vessel; The maximum load rating includes occupants, gear, outboard motor, fuel, and related equipment.
• Recommended number of adult persons to be carried on the vessel;
• Recommended maximum safe limit of engine power.

On every power-driven vessel other than outboard driven, the following ratings on the Compliance Notice (Capacity Label) are specified:

• Recommended maximum load for the boat;
• Recommended number of adult persons to be carried on the boat.

The maximum load rating is for fair weather conditions.   Downward adjustments should be made for changing weather and wave conditions.

Every newly built and/or imported pleasure craft that is fitted with, or capable of being fitted with an engine, which is not required to have a capacity label shall have affixed to it, a conformity label attesting to the fact that the vessel is built in accordance with the requirements of the Construction Standards for Small Vessels TP1332.

Note: Personal watercraft, built on or after January 01, 1997 shall have affixed a Conformity Label. A warning label provided by the manufacturer, indicating the importance to ventilate a personal watercraft engine compartment must also be prominently displayed.

The Conformity Label will include the following information:

• Name of Manufacturer
• Manufacturer's identification code, MIC;
• Model type or number, or both;
• Label number;
• Statement of compliance.