To amend the Chapter 62D-2, F.A.C., Operation of Division Recreation Areas and Facilities. Additionally, to amend the rule as required by SB 192 (2008). SB 192 (2008) states in part “…creating penalties for the violation of rules adopted under Ch. ...

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division of Recreation and Parks

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
62D-2.013: Park Property and Resources
62D-2.014: Activities and Recreation
62D-2.015: Civil and Criminal Penalties
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To amend the Chapter 62D-2, F.A.C., Operation of Division Recreation Areas and Facilities. Additionally, to amend the rule as required by SB 192 (2008). SB 192 (2008) states in part “…creating penalties for the violation of rules adopted under Ch. 258, F.S., and for specified activities within the boundaries of a state park; providing for fines to be deposited into the State Park Trust Fund; amending Section 316.212, F.S.; authorizing the operation of a golf cart within a state park under certain circumstances; amending Section 316.2125, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; amending Section 316.2126, F.S.; authorizing state employees, state park volunteers, and state park visitors to operate golf carts and utility vehicles on public roads within state park boundaries for certain purposes subject to specified conditions.” S.B. 192 was designated Ch. 2008-98, Laws of Florida and was effective July 1, 2008.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Chapter 62D-2, F.A.C., Operation of Division Recreation Areas and Facilities as it relates to the requirements of S.B. 192 (2008). Additionally, in an effort to modernize and clearly state the rule, dated or unclear terminology of the rule are to be addressed.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 258.007(2), 258.008(1), (2), (3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 258.004, 258.007(2), (3), (4), 258.008(1), (2), (3), 258.017, 258.037, 258.083 FS., Ch. 2008-98, Laws of Florida.
A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: March 17, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Wekiwa Springs State Park, Youth Camp Recreation Hall, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, Florida 32712
DATE AND TIME: March 18, 2009, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
PLACE: Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Building, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Conference Room A, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 72 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Robert Wilhelm, Bureau Chief, Division of Recreation and Parks, M.S. 535, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000; [phone]; [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robert Wilhelm, Bureau Chief, Division of Recreation and Parks, M.S. 535, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000; [phone]; [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.