CA AB2298

Defines "wave basin" as an artificially constructed body of water with a mechanical device designed to generate waves for surfing, excluding wave pools regulated under existing law

Subjects wave basins to regulation as permanent amusement rides under the Permanent Amusement Ride Safety Inspection Program, with oversight by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health

Requires the State Department of Public Health to adopt sanitation and safety regulations for wave basins, considering CDC guidance and unique characteristics such as water volume, chemical dispersion from wave action, and basin size

Authorizes local health officers to enforce wave basin sanitation and safety regulations adopted by the state department within their jurisdiction

Requires wave basin operators to comply with applicable sanitation and safety requirements until the state department adopts specific regulations