27686533, 68D-24.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 27686533

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

BOATING RESTRICTED AREAS

Overview

RULE:

68D-24.003

Criteria for Establishing Boating Restricted Areas.

PURPOSE:

This rule is being amended to better describe the data and information to be considered by the Commission when evaluating whether to establish a boating restricted area pursuant to s. 327.46(1), FS., for purposes of protecting public safety. The rule is also being amended to remove outdated rule references. The effect will be to update the rule and clarify the specific information and data the Commission will consider when evaluating whether public safety necessitates the creation of a boating restricted area.

SUMMARY:

The proposes rule amendments identify specific factors, reports, and data relevant to considering whether boating accidents, visibility, hazardous currents or water levels, vessel traffic congestion, or other navigational hazards warrant establishing a boating restricted area to protect the public, as set forth in s. 327.46(1), FS.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.46, FS.

LAW:

327.46, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/20/2023 Vol. 49/205

COMMENTS:

From 10/20/2023 To 11/10/2023 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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