California Boating Law

7009

TITLE 14

DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS

(d) This flag may be displayed only when diving is in progress, and its display in a water area when no diving is in progress is that area will constitute a violation of the regulation and of section 659 of the Harbors and Navigation Code. (e) Nothing in this section will require the carriage of a divers flag for any purpose. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 659, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Sections 650, and 659, Harbors and Navigation Code. 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. 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. 7500. Definitions. (a) As used in Article 2, (commencing with Section 760) Chapter 5 of Division 3, Harbors and Navigation Code, the terms ‘‘carrying more than three passengers for hire’’ and ‘‘carrying passengers for hire’’ mean the carriage of more than three persons by a vessel for a valuable consideration, whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent or any other person interested in the vessel. (b) ‘‘Passenger’’ means every person, other than the master and a member of the crew or other persons employed or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel in the business of that vessel. (c) ‘‘Department’’ means the Department of Boating and Waterways. NOTE: Authority cited: Section 770, Harbors and Navigation Code. Reference: Section 760, Harbors and Navigation Code. Article 7. For Hire Vessel Operator’s License

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