California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 4 - Division of Boating and Waterways
Chapter 1 - Division of Boating and Waterways
Article 6 - Waterway Marking System
Section 7009 - The Ski Flag
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(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. New section filed 1-28-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 5).
2. Amendment of subsection (d) substituting "may" for "shall" and new subsection (e) filed 4-2-90; operative 5-2-90 (Register 90, No. 17).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)-(b) and (c) and NOTE, new subsections (d)(1)-(4) and repealer of subsection (e) filed 10-17-91; operative 11-18-91 (Register 92, No. 30).
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.
