N.Y. Navigation Law § 35-b: Markers for skin or scuba divers

§ 35-b. Markers for skin or scuba divers. 1. The commissioner is

hereby authorized to make rules and regulations requiring the use of a

red flag with a diagonal white bar to be displayed on the water or from

a boat by skin divers or scuba divers which would indicate underwater

diving and significantly mark their position in such waters. The

commissioner shall specify the size, shape, material of construction and

manner of placing such markers.

2. A violation of such rules and regulations so established pursuant

to subdivision one herein, shall constitute an offense punishable by a

fine not to exceed fifty dollars.