Florida regulations require dive flags to be either square or rectangle, and have a wire or flag stiffener to keep the flag upright. Flags on buoys must have a minimum size of 12” x 12”. Flags flown from boats must be a minimum size of 20” x 24”, and must be displayed from the highest part of the boat to ensure visibility from all sides. A dive flag must be displayed at all times while divers or snorkelers are in the water (including beach entry diving), and must be lowered when there are no divers or snorkelers in the water. The distances required for boats and divers are the same as written above. A boater “Buzzing” a dive flag is considered a first-degree misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a $1000 fine and/or six months in jail.