68D-21.005. Seasonal or Year-Round Boating Restricted Areas

(1) The Commission will approve an ordinance creating a year-round boating restricted area when the documentation provided reflects competent substantial evidence that such a restriction is necessary to protect public safety throughout the entire year. When vessel traffic studies alone are relied upon to apply for a year-round boating restricted area, the studies must document the area for a minimum of four consecutive, non-holiday (those days not identified as “holidays” in Rule 68D-23.103, F.A.C.) days, for each season (spring, summer, fall, and winter).

(2) The Commission will approve an ordinance creating a seasonal boating restricted area when the documentation provided reflects competent substantial evidence that such a restriction is necessary to protect public safety throughout the requested season. When vessel traffic studies alone are relied upon to apply for a seasonal boating restricted area, the studies must document the area for a minimum of four consecutive, non-holiday days (those days not identified as “holidays” in Rule 68D-23.103, F.A.C.), for each season sought to be regulated. For purposes of this chapter, a seasonal boating restricted area shall mean a boating restricted area in force and effect for any time period less than a complete calendar year.

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.46 FS. Law Implemented 327.46 FS. History–New 9-10-24.