{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"115951","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 115951","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 10. RECREATIONAL SAFETY [115725. - 116095.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Safe Recreational Water Use [115825. - 116090.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2.7. Wave Pool Safety Act [115950. - 115952.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-10/chapter-5/article-2.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 335, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:</p><p>(a) “Nonswimmer” means a person who is a weak or inexperienced swimmer or a person who cannot swim.</p><p>(b) “Patron” means a swimmer or nonswimmer using a wave pool.</p><p>(c) “Rest period” means a period of time that the wave generating equipment for the wave pool is not producing breaking waves.</p><p>(d) “Wave pool” means a swimming pool designed for the purpose of producing breaking wave action in the water and that is not primarily designed for standup surfing or bodyboarding.</p>","text":"For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (a) “Nonswimmer” means a person who is a weak or inexperienced swimmer or a person who cannot swim. (b) “Patron” means a swimmer or nonswimmer using a wave pool. (c) “Rest period” means a period of time that the wave generating equipment for the wave pool is not producing breaking waves. (d) “Wave pool” means a swimming pool designed for the purpose of producing breaking wave action in the water and that is not primarily designed for standup surfing or bodyboarding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/wave-pool-safety-act-115951","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}