DAR File No. 40082
This notice was published in the February 1, 2016, issue (Vol. 2016, No. 3) of the Utah State Bulletin.
Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation
Rule R651-224
Towed Devices
Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation
DAR File No.: 40082
Filed: 01/07/2016 02:51:22 PM
NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION
Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:
The statute authorizes the State Parks Board to promulgate rules relating to water skiing in Section 73-18-15: "The board shall adopt rules for the regulation and safety of water skiing and aquaplane riding, and the use of other devices which are towed behind a vessel".
Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:
No comments have been received either opposing or in support of this rule.
Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:
Water skiing causes many injuries each year in Utah. Our water ski rules are consistent with our neighboring states and are designed to minimize accidents and injuries. The purpose of the flag is to warn other boaters that someone (low visibility) is in the water near the boat. If the flag is allowed to be displayed while the skier is up (high visibility), then the warning effect of the flag is removed. Some of our neighboring states even call the flag the "Skier Down Flag" in law.
The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:
Natural ResourcesParks and RecreationRoom 116
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov
Effective:
01/07/2016
Authorized by:
Fred Hayes, Director
Additional Information
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2016/b20160201.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Tammy Wright at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7359, by FAX at 801-538-7378, or by Internet E-mail at tammywright@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.