California Harbors and Navigation Code Section 651.1

CA Harb & Nav Code § 651.1 (2017)  

As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, “bather” or “bathing” means a person floating, swimming, wading, or bodysurfing, with or without the use of a flotation device, including, but not limited to, floating upon or with the aid of a surfboard, paddle board, surfmat, innertube, life preserver, or air mattress, except a flotation device which is designed to be propelled by sail, mechanical means, power, oars, or paddle.

(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 975, Sec. 1.)

Last modified: October 25, 2018