This product was prepared by the National Sea Grant Law Center under award number NA09OAR4170200 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

National Sea Grant Law Center analysis of liability associated with the installation of beach safety kits with rescue equipment at Michigan Department of Natural Resources-managed public beaches. This information is intended as advisory research only and does not constitute legal representation of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) or the University of Michigan Sea Grant Program or its constituents. It represents our interpretations of the relevant laws and regulations.