Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 7009 - The Ski Flag

(a) A red or orange flag measuring no less than 12 inches on each side, in the shape of a square or rectangle, mounted or displayed in such a manner as to be visible from every direction shall be known as a ski flag.

(b) The use of this flag will not be construed as conferring any rights or privileges on its users, and its display will not be construed in itself as restricting the use of the water in the vicinity of the vessel displaying the flag.

(c) Operators of vessels will, however, exercise precaution commensurate with conditions indicated.

(d) The ski flag shall be displayed when one or more of the following conditions exists.

(1) A downed skier.

(2) A skier in the water preparing to ski.

(3) A ski line extended from the vessel.

(4) A ski in the water in the vicinity of the vessel. The ski flag shall not be displayed at any other time.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 7009

1. New section filed 1-28-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) substituting "may" for "shall" and new subsection (e) filed 4-2-90; operative 5-2-90 (Register 90, No. 17).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) and (c) and NOTE, new subsections (d)(1)-(4) and repealer of subsection (e) filed 10-17-91; operative 11-18-91 (Register 92, No. 30).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 652, 658, 658.7 and 659, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 650, 655.3, 658.7 and 659, Harbors and Navigation Code.

1. New section filed 1-28-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) substituting "may" for "shall" and new subsection (e) filed 4-2-90; operative 5-2-90 (Register 90, No. 17).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) and (c) and Note, new subsections (d)(1)-(4) and repealer of subsection (e) filed 10-17-91; operative 11-18-91 (Register 92, No. 30).