Md. Code Regs. 08.18.35.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 08.18.35.09 - Skin and Scuba Diving

A. Exception. The provisions of this regulation do not apply to professional skin or scuba divers:

(1) Engaged in demolition, salvage, construction, rescue, or repair work during the regular course of business; and

(2) Who are registered with the Lake manager.

B. Skin and scuba diving is permitted in all areas of the Lake except:

(1) Restricted areas which are:

(a) Above the dam, and

(b) Around the intake tower;

(2) Heavily traveled boat lanes;

(3) Narrow channels; and

(4) Areas where visibility is obscured.

C. Diver Down Flag.

(1) A person may not skin or scuba dive in waters of the Lake unless the diving area is marked by one diver down flag displayed at all times while a diver is in the water.

(2) Flag Requirements. A flag shall:

(a) Have a red field with a diagonal stripe not less than 1-1/2 inches wide running upper left to lower right;

(b) Have dimensions not less than 10 inches x 10 inches;

(c) Have the top visible at least 3 feet above the surface of the water;

(d) Be anchored and affixed to a separate flotation device;

(e) Have no attachment to any vessel or navigational device; and

(f) Have placement that avoids and does not obstruct boat traffic.

(3) A diver shall surface within 100 feet of the diver down flag marking that diver's area.

Md. Code Regs. 08.18.35.09

Regulations .09 adopted as an emergency provision effective May 15, 1997 (24:12 Md. R. 857); emergency status extended at 24:24 Md. R. 1668 and 25:9 Md. R. 676
Regulations .09 adopted effective May 18, 1998 (25:10 Md. R. 746)