Idaho § 18-5801 - Use of a life jacket or flotation device in a swimming pool

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-5801 — Use of a life jacket or flotation device in a swimming pool, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18-5801. Use of a life jacket or flotation device in a swimming pool

No person shall prohibit the use of a life jacket or other flotation device in a swimming pool by an individual who, as evidenced by a statement signed by a licensed physician, suffers from a physical disability or condition which necessitates the use of the life jacket or other flotation device. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

[18-5801, added 1987, ch. 37, sec. 1, p. 60.]

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Idaho Statutes § 18-5801 cover?

Section 18-5801 ("Use of a life jacket or flotation device in a swimming pool") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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