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Ohio Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2021) |
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1501:46 Division of Parks and Watercraft |
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Chapter1501:46-7. Hours of Operation and Recreational Activities |
1501:46-7-05. Snorkel, S.C.U.B.A. diving, and submersible watercraft regulations
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Except for persons snorkeling at designated beaches, no person shall engage 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; nor dive while alone; nor dive or operate 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 under the direct supervision of a certified S.C.U.B.A. instructor.