No. 40082 (5-year Review): Rule R651-224. Towed Devices

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 Resources
Parks 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 [e-mail]

Effective:

01/07/2016

Authorized by:

Fred Hayes, Director

---