Harbors and Navigation Code section 651.1

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.

Source: Section 651.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HNC§ionNum=651.1. (accessed May 4, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/harbors_and_navigation_code_section_651.1

Original Source: Section 651.1, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HNC§ionNum=651.1. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).