26081474, 68D-15.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 26081474

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

VESSELS AT RISK OF BECOMING DERELICT

Overview

RULE:

68D-15.003

Vessel Turn In Program

PURPOSE:

In accordance with subsection 327.4107(7), Florida Statutes, the Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) will allow owners of vessels determined by law enforcement to be at risk of becoming derelict to surrender their vessels to FWC to be destroyed without penalty to the owner.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule will create a Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP). The VTIP program will allow the owner of a vessel determined by law enforcement to be at risk of becoming derelict, as provided in section 327.4017, F.S., to surrender his or her vessel and vessel title to the Commission so that the vessel can be destroyed without penalty or cost to the vessel owner. The program will reduce the fiscal and environmental impacts of derelict vessel removals by removing and destroying vessels from the waters of this State before they become derelict. The proposed rule incorporates guidelines, an application form, and other forms necessary for implementation of the VTIP.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

ss. 327.04, 327.4107, FS

LAW:

s. 327.4107

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/18/2022 Vol. 48/138

COMMENTS:

From 7/18/2022 To 8/8/2022 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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