49. A lifeguard on a beach shall:(a) be at least 17 years of age; and
(b) hold one of the following certificates dated not more than 2 years previously:i. a Professional Lifeguard Service Certificate (waterfront option) issued by the National Lifeguard Service Incorporated;
ii. a Professional Lifeguarding Certificate, issued by the Académie de Sauvetage du Québec Inc.
However, one of the certificates listed in section 27 may be accepted for the purposes of this section if the beach length is inferior to 15 m or if it has been impossible to hire an assistant lifeguard who holds one of the certificates listed in subparagraph b.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. S-3, r. 3, s. 49.