36 CFR 3.17 - What regulations apply to swimming areas and beaches?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Part 3 [§ 3.1 - § 3.19]

§ 3.17 - What regulations apply to swimming areas and beaches?

(a) The superintendent may designate areas as swimming areas or swimming beaches in accordance with §§ 1.5 and 1.7 of this chapter.

(b) Within designated swimming areas, the use of a surfboard or similar rigid device is prohibited.

(c) The superintendent may prohibit the use or possession of flotation devices, glass containers, kites, or incompatible activities in swimming areas or swimming beaches in accordance with §§ 1.5 and 1.7 of this chapter.

authority: 54 U.S.C. 100101,100751,320102

source: 72 FR 13702, Mar. 23, 2007, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 36 CFR 3.17