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

SUMMARY: This rule establishes criteria for the design and expiration of vessel safety inspection decals as required by section 327.70, F.S.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the nature of the rule and the preliminary analysis conducted to determine whether a SERC was required.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 327.70, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 327.70, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Major Robert Rowe, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

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 _.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Major Robert Rowe, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, 620 South Meridian St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 19, 2018

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 3, 2018