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Diver Down Flag is NOT a requirement in LA County.
Posted by David on August 25, 2010 at 13:34:46:
I have been harassed by LA Lifeguards at Pt Dume recently on two different dates. The "sheriff" was tossed around on the last confrontation. After much research, and contacting LA Fire Dept / Lifeguard Div and talking to a Captain Moore at Zuma, this is what I have.
Bottom line. You don't need a flag when beach diving. Read on for more specifics.
Note, State law states that if you have the flag in the water and no diving is in progress, you can be sited for that.
The Los Angeles County Code is a compilation of County ordinances of a general nature which have been codified, chaptered and indexed. The current version of this Code has been updated through 7/27/2010.
17.12.470 Boating prohibited within 300 yards of shore--Exceptions.
A person shall not operate any vessel within 300 yards of the shoreline of any beach regulated by this Part 3 except:
A. When necessary to sail the vessel from or to a place of lawful mooring;
B. When necessary due to an emergency aboard the vessel;
C. When engaged in the use of a kayak, dory, surf ski or catamaran not exceeding 22 feet in length from or to the beach through the designated ocean access corridor that has been established by the director for the launching and landing of such vessels at the beach. (Ord. 85-0206 § 8, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 56, 1969.)
A. A person who is the owner of a vessel, or who acts at the request of such owner while engaged in servicing or repairing such vessel, and then only in the immediate area of such vessel;
B. A person engaged in the sports commonly known as aquaplaning, water skiing or any derivations thereof, provided that such person is at all times wearing a safety belt approved by the director;
D. A person may surf not more than 50 yards beyond the farthest breaking wave when such farthest breaking wave is more than 150 yards from shore;
E. A person engaged in the sport of boardsailing. (Ord. 85-0206 § 6, 1985: Ord. 9767 Art. 3 § 55, 1969.)
California Code of Regulations Currentness
Article 6. Waterway Marking System
§ 7008. The Divers Flag.
(e) Nothing in this section will require the carriage of a divers flag for any purpose...........!
Please post a note if you have any FACTS that indicate something different. Note likely but I am open.
Details please Jeff Shaw 18:58:19 08/25/10 (0)
Re: Diver Down Flag is NOT a requirement in LA County. scjoe 17:18:20 08/25/10 (2)
Re: Re: Diver Down Flag is NOT a requirement in LA County. Chuck Tribolet 17:38:16 08/25/10 (1)
Re: Re: Re: Diver Down Flag is NOT a requirement in LA County. baja ha ha 06:33:33 08/27/10 (0)