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Legislation

One of the jobs of the OCSSDI is to watch and influence legislation that can effect divers and the diving community. Several years ago, the Council became aware the state was creating a submerged lands act (protection of shipwrecks), and became involved in making sure that divers have a say on the controlling board. A member of the OCSSDI is currently on that board and makes sure the voice of divers is heard.

Your membership and participation in the OCSSDI allows divers to have influence on the issues effecting them though the combined resources of the organization. In turn, the council can inform you of changes to laws, and new issued as they come up.

Current Legislative Issues

Medical Oxygen

  • Council members recently got an update to Ohio's law passed that allows for divers to legally purchase, posses, and use medical oxygen for diving emergencies. Before this law update, it was difficult to get refills of Oxygen bottles for first aid to divers without a doctor's prescription, and technically illegal to administer without being a medical provider.
  • The new law that allows possession without a prescription is here. If you run across a seller who does not know this, you may want to print the PDF file under the above link.
  • For updates check here under rule 4729-21-06
  • OCSSDI has a member on the committee who recommends this list  of approved agencies every 3 years. If your agency is not on the list, please contact the OCSSDI legislative committee members in our contacts link on the left, or contact the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.
  • The Bill

Other Laws that effect Diving in Ohio


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