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Safety
DIVER'S FLAG
The diver's flag must be displayed in Nebraska whenever diving or
underwater -powered spearfishing to give fair warning to boaters of a
diver in the area.
Also:
• Scuba divers are reminded to display the diver's flag and stay within
150 feet of their flag.
• Divers may not dive within 200 feet of the outer limits of any designated
swimming area, boat mooring, docking, or launching area.
• Boaters must maintain a distance of 150 feet from a diver's flag, except
law enforcement boats, rescue boats and boats engaged in the diving
operations.
ORANGE FLAG
Whenever a water skier/tuber, surfboarder or any person engaged in
a similar activity or associated equipment, is down in the water the
operator or observer of the tow boat must display a hunter orange flag of
a size not less than 12 inches square or at least 144 square inches. This
flag must be visible from 360 degrees. It is unlawful to display an orange
flag when persons or equipment are not in the water.
REPORTING ACCIDENTS
• It shall be the duty of the operator of a vessel involved in a collision, accident or other
casualty to give his name, address and the identification of his vessel in writing to any
person injured and to the owner of any property damaged.
• The operator of every vessel involved in a boating accident is required to file a written
report whenever a boating accident results in loss of life, disappearance of a person,
loss of consciousness, medical treatment, disability for more than 24 hours, or property
damage in excess of $500. Reports in death, disappearance and injury cases must be
made within 48 hours; reports of other cases are required within five days. Written
reports shall be submitted to the Game and Parks. Report forms may be downloaded at
BoatSafeNebraska.org.
• The owner of a vessel shall be liable for any injury or damage caused by the negligent
operation of any powered vessel. The owner shall not be liable if the vessel is
being used without the consent of the owner unless the operator is a member of his
immediate family.
