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It's the Law: Required Equipment

Diver-Down Flags

  • Federal and state law requires that scuba divers and snorkelers display a diver-down flag to mark the diving area. Alabama law requires that vessel operators stay at least 100 feet away from a displayed flag.
  • Two types of flags are used to indicate diving activity.
Red rectangular flag with white diagonal stripe Blue and white vertically striped flag
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