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fl-31276018: 68D-21.004 — The proposed rule amendments incorporate the new criteria outlined in section 327.46(1)(c)1., Florida Statutes, which authorize local...

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Summary

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 ....

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31276018, 68D-21.004 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31276018 Notice of Rule Development 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: No reference(s). Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments About Us Contact Us Help  Privacy Policies Accessibility Statement Copyright @ 2010 State of Florida Department of State Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

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