NAC503.592. Use of mechanical device to propel spear.

     1. Any person who, while swimming or diving, uses a mechanical device held in the hand which uses a rubberband, a spring or pneumatic power to propel a spear to kill, capture or injure a fish shall:

     (a) Display a flag as described in subsection 2.

     (b) Not use such a mechanical device in an area set aside for waterskiing or swimming or in a heavily traveled lane for boats.

     (c) Use such a mechanical device only when the person is under the surface of the water.

     (d) Use such a mechanical device only if the spear is attached to the device by a lanyard.

     2. The flag required by subsection 1 must be:

     (a) Displayed within 100 feet of the location of the swimmer or diver;

     (b) At least 12 inches square with a red background and white diagonal stripe that is one-fifth the width of the flag; and

     (c) Attached to a float or buoy which is clearly visible to approaching vessels. Between sunset and sunrise, a light must be attached to the float, buoy or flag.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Wildlife Comm’rs, eff. 1-2-86; A 12-11-87)