31276018, 68D-21.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31276018

Notice of Development of Rulemaking

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

Approval of Local Ordinances Establishing Boating-Restricted Areas

Overview

RULE:

68D-21.004

Criteria for Approval of Ordinances

PURPOSE:

The proposed rule amendments incorporate the new criteria outlined in section 327.46(1)(c)1., Florida Statutes, which authorize local governments to establish boating restricted areas extending up to 1,000 feet from a confluence of water bodies presenting a blind corner when necessary to ensure safe navigation and visibility for approaching vessels. The amendments will align the rule with the revised statutory criteria.

SUBJECT:

Approval of local ordinances establishing boating restricted areas.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.46 F.S.

LAW:

327.46, F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/20/2026 Vol. 52/162

RELATED STATUTES
AND LAWS:

327.04, 327.46 F.S., 327.46, F.S.

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=68D-21.004&PDate=8/20/2026&Section=1

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

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