This rulemaking will establish criteria for the design and expiration of vessel safety inspection decals issued by law enforcement pursuant to section 327.70, F.S.

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

68D-17.001Vessel Safety Inspection Decal Design and Expiration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rulemaking will establish criteria for the design and expiration of vessel safety inspection decals issued by law enforcement pursuant to section 327.70, F.S.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The design and expiration of vessel safety inspection decals issued by law enforcement pursuant to section 327.70, F.S.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.04, 327.70(2)(a)1., FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.70(2)(a)1., FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Major Robert Rowe, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

 

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

 

CHAPTER 68D-17 VESSEL SAFETY INSPECTION DECALS

 

68D-17.001 Vessel Safety Inspection Decal Design and Expiration

(1) Pursuant to paragraph 327.70(2), F.S., the Commission shall create and issue a new vessel safety inspection decal each calendar year, which shall be valid from the date of issuance through December 31 of the calendar year.

(2) Each vessel safety inspection decal shall adhere to the following criteria:

(a) Be circular in shape with a diameter no less than 3 inches and no larger than 6 inches;

(b) Be a contrasting color from the previously issued decal; and

(c) Prominently display the words, “Safety Inspection Decal,” and the expiration date of the decal.

Specific Authority 327.04, 327.70 FS. Law Implemented 327.70 FS. History–New _.