 |
Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
 |
40. Water Management Districts |
|
40D. Southwest Florida Water Management District |
|
40D-9. District Land Use Rules |
1Scuba diving, or the use of underwater breathing apparatus of a similar nature, is prohibited on District Lands unless authorized by a Special Use Authorization. A person issued a Special Use Authorization to perform a dive from District Lands shall submit a report informing the District of any scientific or archaeological evidence discovered during the dive within 30 days after completing the dive. To receive a Special Use Authorization for diving, the applicant must satisfy the requirements contained in Rule 8140D-9.330, 82F.A.C., and must provide reasonable assurances that:
89(1) The dive is for a scientific or resource investigation purpose; and
101(2) The person performing the dive is certified for the type of dive to be performed.
117Rulemaking Authority 119373.044, 120373.113, 121373.1391(6) FS. 123Law Implemented 125373.1391, 126373.59 FS. 128History–New 7-20-04, Amended 6-23-21.
