651.1. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning, 'bather' or 'bathing' means a person floating, swimming, wading, or bodysurfing, with or without the use of a flotation device, including, but not limited to, floating upon or with the aid of a surfboard, paddle board, surfmat, innertube, life preserver, or air mattress, except a flotation device which is designed to be propelled by sail, mechanical means, power, oars, or paddle.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 975, Sec. 1.)
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