Purpose, Definitions, Minimum Requirements for Training Facilities and Instructors, Proof of Successful Completion of Approved Courses and Equivalency Exams, Violator Courses

 

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

68D-36.101Purpose

68D-36.102Definitions

68D-36.103Minimum Requirements for Training Facilities and Instructors

68D-36.105Proof of Successful Completion of Approved Courses and Equivalency Exams

68D-36.106Violator Courses

NOTICE OF CHANGE

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 50 No. 80, April 23, 2024 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

 

68D-36.101 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the requisite standards for boating safety courses, indicate the procedure for providing proof of successful course completion, requirements for violators, the training requirements for personal watercraft rentals, and the list of specific Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate Program contract provisions.

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.39, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.39, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended.

 

68D-36.102 Definitions.

(1)  No change

(2)  No change

 

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.39, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.39, 327.395, 327.54, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended ______..

 

68D-36.103 Minimum Requirements for Training Facilities and Instructors.

(1)  Training Facility Requirements.

(a)     No change

(b)    Each training facility shall ensure that all instructors meet the qualifications set forth in subsection (2).

(c)     No change

(d)    No change

(e)      Each training facility must teach a course of instruction, the content of which has received the prior approval of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators. This approval is valid for three years. Each training facility or its sponsoring organization must resubmit course materials are submitted for continuing approval so as to avoid a lapse of approved status.

(2)   No change

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.395, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.395, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended ______.

 

68D-36.105 Proof of Successful Completion of Approved Boating Safety Education Courses.

(1)   and (2) No change

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.395, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.395, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended 1-31-23, _________.

 

68D-36.106Violator Courses.

(1) Any person convicted of two non-criminal boating violations listed in Section 327.731, F.S., within a twelve-month period must thereafter successfully complete a any boating safety course approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the State of Florida. Proof of successful completion must be filed with the Commission, as provided in Rule 68D-36.105, F.A.C., within 90 days of completion.

(2) through (4) no change

Rulemaking Authority 327.04, 327.395, 327.731 FS. Law Implemented 327.395, 327.731 FS. History–New 6-9-05, Amended                .