It's the Law: On the Water

Diver-Down Flags

• Scuba divers or skin divers in federal waters must display a diver-down flag to mark their diving area. Those spear fishing in Arkansas state waters must display a diver-down flag and are required to stay within 300 feet of the displayed flag.
• Vessels not engaged in diving operations should stay at least 100 feet away from a displayed diver-down flag.

Illustrations	Types of Flags
	Divers Flag A rectangular red flag with a white diagonal stripe is attached to a vessel, float, or buoy.
	Alfa Flag A blue and white International Code Flag A (Alfa flag) is flown from a vessel on federal waters.