2019 Tennessee Code
Title 69 - Waters, Waterways, Drains and Levees
Chapter 9 - Boating Regulation
Part 4 - Diving Safety
§ 69-9-404. International code flag Alpha.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 69-9-404 (2019)
  • (a) The international code flag Alpha shall be used in the manner set out in § 69-9-402 by boats sending air or other gases to a diver through an air hose. Such use shall be in addition to any other coast guard approved use of this flag.

  • (b) The divers-down flag shall not be used in lieu of the Alpha flag to indicate lack of maneuverability.

  • (c) Whether or not the Alpha flag is being flown, the divers-down flag must be used to mark the location of divers.

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