Florida 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 994 — Private Docks

Last action — Died in Environment and Natural Resources

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Private Docks; Defining the term “private residential multi-family dock or pier”; providing that permits are not needed for the installation or construction of private residential multi-family docks or piers; authorizing general permits for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of private residential multi-family docks or piers, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates Florida law regarding private residential multi-family docks and piers, eliminating permit requirements for their installation and establishing general permits for maintenance and construction.

  • 403.803

    (12) “Private residential multi-family dock or pier” means a dock or other fixed or floating structure extending from land out over water that is intended to be used for private recreational or leisure purposes that are not revenue-generating by persons or groups of persons with real property interest in a multi-family residential development.

    Defines 'private residential multi-family dock or pier' for clarity in legislation.

  • 403.813

    the installation of private docks, including private residential multi-family docks or piers as defined in s. 403.803 → the installation of private docks, including private residential multi-family docks or piers as defined in s. 403.803, piers, and recreational docking facilities

    Clarifies that the installation of private residential multi-family docks is included in the exemption from permit requirements.

  • 403.813

    the construction of private docks, including private residential multi-family docks or piers as defined in s. 403.803, of 1,000 square feet or less of over-water surface area → the construction of private docks, including private residential multi-family docks or piers as defined in s. 403.803, of 1,000 square feet or less of over-water surface area and seawalls in artificially created waterways

    Expands the exemption for construction to include private residential multi-family docks with specific criteria.

  • 403.814

    (13)(a) A general permit may be granted for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of a private residential multi-family dock or pier as defined in s. 403.803 if the project complies with applicable law and department rule.

    Establishes a framework for general permits for private residential multi-family docks and piers.

  • 403.814

    (13)(b) This subsection may not be construed to prohibit the granting of a general permit for other docks eligible for such permits under applicable laws and department rule.

    Clarifies that general permits can also be granted for other types of docks.

  • 376.302

    s. 403.803(14) → s. 403.803(13)

    Updates cross-references in the prohibited acts section to reflect the new definition numbering.

Action History

  1. Died in Environment and Natural Resources

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Environment and Natural Resources; Community Affairs; Rules

  4. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 994 do?
Private Docks; Defining the term “private residential multi-family dock or pier”; providing that permits are not needed for the installation or construction of private residential multi-family docks or piers; authorizing general permits for the construction, alteration, and maintenance of private residential multi-family docks or piers, etc.
Who sponsors SB 994?
SB 994 is sponsored by Brodeur, Jason (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 994?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 994?
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