(a) Swimming. Swimming and wading are hereby permitted except at areas that are otherwise designated. Users assume all risk of any body contact or other use of the water.
(b) Scuba Diving. Scuba diving is hereby prohibited in any body of water owned or controlled by the Board, except by an authorized person as necessary for safety and operational purposes or other lawful purpose.
(c) Use of Floating Objects. The use of boats, surfboards, water skis, life rafts, inner tubes, water wings, flotation devices, objects intended to support persons and similar aquatic equipment is prohibited in any locations specifically designed as swimming areas on Lake Erie and other areas where posted.
(d) Glass Bottles Prohibited. No person shall possess any glass bottles or glass containers on the beaches adjacent to or in designated swimming areas.
(e) Cats and Dogs Prohibited. No person shall take any dog or cat into any designated swimming area or adjacent beach subject to Section 505.01(a).
(f) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not more than one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for the first offense and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each subsequent offense.
(ORC 1545.99)