Utah Administrative Code
R651-627-2 Scuba Diving.
Scuba diving shall only be participated in when in accordance with the Utah Water Safety Act, 73-18b-1. (Also see R651-801)
Utah Water Safety Act, 73-18b-1.
73-18b-3. Violation of regualtions - Misdemenor
Any person who violates any rules made by the Board of Parks and Recreation under the authority of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Water Safety Act and Board of Parks & Recreation Boating Rules
R651-802. Scuba Diving.
R651-802-1. Diver's flag and Diver Certification.
1. A scuba diver shall display a diver's flag prior to diving activity and shall dive and surface in close proximity to the flag.
2. No person shall place a diver's flag on the waters of this state unless diving activity is in progress in that area.
3. If a diver's flag is placed after sunset or before sunrise, it shall be lighted.
4. No person shall place a diver's flag in any area where boating activity might be unduly restricted.
5. No scuba diver shall dive in a congested boating or fishing area such as narrow channels, launching or docking areas, or near reservoir outlets.
6. No person shall dive in any waters of this state unless he holds a valid certificate from an accredited scuba diving school or is in the company of a certified scuba diving instructor.
Utah Boating Act and Board of Parks & Recreation Boating Rules
R651-203-4.
Diver's Flag.
A square, red flag with a white diagonal stripe from one top corner to the opposite bottom corner should be used to indicate the presence of a diver below. A rigid replica of the International Code "A" flag not less than one meter in height may also be used. The operator of any vessel shall not approach within 150 feet of a posted diver's flag, unless the vessel is part of the equipment in use by the divers.
R651-627-2 Scuba Diving.
Scuba diving shall only be participated in when in accordance with the Utah Water Safety Act, 73-18b-1. (Also see R651-801)
Utah Water Safety Act, 73-18b-1.
73-18b-3. Violation of regualtions - Misdemenor
Any person who violates any rules made by the Board of Parks and Recreation under the authority of this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Utah Water Safety Act and Board of Parks & Recreation Boating Rules
R651-802. Scuba Diving.
R651-802-1. Diver's flag and Diver Certification.
1. A scuba diver shall display a diver's flag prior to diving activity and shall dive and surface in close proximity to the flag.
2. No person shall place a diver's flag on the waters of this state unless diving activity is in progress in that area.
3. If a diver's flag is placed after sunset or before sunrise, it shall be lighted.
4. No person shall place a diver's flag in any area where boating activity might be unduly restricted.
5. No scuba diver shall dive in a congested boating or fishing area such as narrow channels, launching or docking areas, or near reservoir outlets.
6. No person shall dive in any waters of this state unless he holds a valid certificate from an accredited scuba diving school or is in the company of a certified scuba diving instructor.
Utah Boating Act and Board of Parks & Recreation Boating Rules
R651-203-4.
Diver's Flag.
A square, red flag with a white diagonal stripe from one top corner to the opposite bottom corner should be used to indicate the presence of a diver below. A rigid replica of the International Code "A" flag not less than one meter in height may also be used. The operator of any vessel shall not approach within 150 feet of a posted diver's flag, unless the vessel is part of the equipment in use by the divers.
