Ohio Admin. Code 1501:46-7-05 - Snorkel, S.C.U.B.A. diving, and submersible watercraft regulations

Except for persons snorkeling at designated beaches, no person shall engage engaging in underwater diving while using a snorkel or while diving with self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (S.C.U.B.A.) without being fully equipped with a face mask, foot fins, buoyancy compensation vest, and snorkel is not permitted; nor dive diving while alone; nor dive diving or operate operating a submersible watercraft without first marking the diving area by displaying an official diving flag at the water's surface. No person shall engage in underwater diving with S.C.U.B.A. equipment without having a submersible pressure gauge and nationally recognized S.C.U.B.A. certification unless they are Only persons with a submersible pressure gauge and nationally recognized S.C.U.B.A. certification or persons under the direct supervision of a certified S.C.U.B.A. instructor may engage in underwater diving with S.C.U.B.A. equipment.

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Ohio Admin. Code 1501:46-7-05

Effective: 6/30/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/10/2023 and 06/30/2028
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 1546.04
Rule Amplifies: 1546.02, 1546.04
Prior Effective Dates: 06/14/1975, 03/16/1981, 05/16/1982, 03/01/1993, 01/10/2019