Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule is to improve protection of manatees and manatee habitat by limiting allowable motorboat speed in portions of Pinellas County. This rule is being proposed after considering recommendations made by the Pinellas County Local Rule Review Committee that was formed pursuant to 379.2431(2)(f), FS. The effect of the rule would be to limit allowable motorboat speed in portions of western Pinellas County. Additional information is available at: http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/manatee/rulemaking/.