Section 163-3-018 - Underwater activitiesUnder authority of and in compliance with sections 37-1264 and 37-1266, R.R.S. 1993, the following regulations are prescribed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and are effective following enactment by the Game and Parks Commission, approval by the Attorney General and Governor, and when five days have elapsed since filing with the Secretary of State. Definitions
018.01 Definitions 018.01A SCUBA Diving is defined as swimming with the aid of a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (airtank) and shall not apply to snorkeling.018.01B A Diver Down flag is defined as a flag at least twelve (12) inches in height and at least twelve (12) in width with a red background and a white diagonal stripe that is one-fifth the width of the flag.018.02 SCUBA Diving activities018.02A SCUBA Diving is prohibited within 200 feet of the outer limits of any designated swimming area, boat mooring, boat docking, or boat launching areas.018.02B It shall be unlawful to fail to display the Diver Down flag when SCUBA diving or for a SCUBA diver to exceed a one hundred fifty feet (150) radius from the Diver Down flag or to display a Diver Down flag when not actively engaged in SCUBA diving.018.02C SCUBA diving is permitted in all waters of the state except in waters and at times where such activity is prohibited by private owners, political sub-divisions, or in any interest of public safety or health.018.03 Boat operation within SCUBA operations 018.03A It shall be unlawful to operate any vessel within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a Diver Down flag except that this restriction shall not apply to vessels engaged in law enforcement activities, vessels engaged in rescue operations, or vessels tendering the diving operation.163 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 018