In the United States, scuba diving operates within a legal framework that combines federal and state regulations.
The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has established regulations related to scuba diving to ensure safety in commercial diving operations.
Various State Laws also impose regulations on scuba diving, including in Florida, where divers are required to hold a diving certificate and use a dive flag when diving in waters where swimmers are present.
In the United States, several certified scuba programs offer training and certifications for divers of all skill levels, most of which have established a voluntary “code” for their members, including:
- PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
- SSI (Scuba Schools International)
- SDI (Scuba Diving International)
- NAUI (The National Association of Underwater Instructors)
- RAID (The Rebreather Association of International Divers)
And because scuba divers often travel abroad to dive, the intersection of US and foreign laws can be complex in matters that can sometimes arise such as personal injury, liability, insurance, and even foreign health care systems.
Why is this important? Two reasons:
- If you are a company owner, it is in your personal best interest to ensure your company is properly structured and governed, or you are potentially risking your personal assets in the event of liability.
- If you are bringing a legal action against a company, it is in your best interest to understand whether the company’s corporate veil may be pierced or not.
With over 25 years of corporate formation, management and governance experience, Allison Legal has dealt with all such corporate governance matters, including mergers, acquisitions, liabilities, and piercing corporate veils.
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