6583213, 68D-36.107 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6583213

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MANDATORY BOATING SAFETY COURSES

Overview

RULE:

68D-36.107	Minimum Training Requirements for Personal Watercraft Rentals
68D-36.109	Boating Safety Information to be Displayed at Boat Rental Facilities

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to specify the boating safety information required to be displayed to the renting public at boat rental facilities. This information includes critical boating safety topics that can lead to boating accidents involving rental vessels. The goal is to ensure that consistent instruction is provided to customers by all boat rental facilities. The effect of the proposed rule changes will be to improve safety by providing information which is based on accident data to promote safe boating practices.

SUMMARY:

The proposed rule changes will specify that boat rental facilities must display specific information, depending upon which type(s) of vessels are rented, and meeting minimum size standards in a place visible to the renting public. The Commission will provide signs which meet the content and size requirements available to rental facilities free of charge.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.39, 327.54 FS.

LAW:

327.39, 327.54 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/31/2008 Vol. 34/53

COMMENTS:

From 12/31/2008 To 1/21/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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