 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.
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.
Other Laws that effect Diving in Ohio
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