Oklahoma Boating Safety Regulation Act; requiring certain flag. Effective date.

SB 42 amends Oklahoma's boating safety laws to require boaters to display a specific "diver's flag" when divers are submerged in the water. The bill defines this flag as a red flag (at least 20x24 inches) with a white diagonal stripe, to warn other vessels of underwater diving activity. This requirement directly affects recreational boaters operating near divers, particularly during activities like scuba diving or snorkeling. The law updates existing regulations under Sections 4201 and 4212 of the Oklahoma Statutes to clarify the flag's specifications and mandate its use for diver safety.