327.521 – No-Discharge Zones.
327.521 No-discharge zones.— (1) Effective immediately upon approval by the United States Environmental Protection Agency of a no-discharge zone determination for the waters of the United States within the boundaries of aquatic preserves identified in s. 258.39, all waters of this state within such areas are designated no-discharge zones within which a person may not discharge sewage […]
327.53 – Marine Sanitation.
327.53 Marine sanitation.— (1) Every vessel 26 feet or more in length which has an enclosed cabin with berthing facilities shall, while on the waters of the state, be equipped with a toilet. On a vessel other than a houseboat, the toilet may be portable or permanently installed. Every permanently installed toilet shall be properly attached to […]
327.54 – Liveries; Safety Regulations; Penalty.
327.54 Liveries; safety regulations; penalty.— (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Advertise” means to describe or draw attention to a vessel and its availability for lease or rental in any medium for the purpose of promoting the lease or rental of the vessel. (b) “Conviction” means any judicial disposition other than acquittal or dismissal. (c) “Livery” means […]
327.56 – Safety and Marine Sanitation Equipment Inspections; Qualified.
327.56 Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; qualified.— (1) No officer shall board any vessel to make a safety or marine sanitation equipment inspection if the owner or operator is not aboard. When the owner or operator is aboard, an officer may board a vessel with consent or when the officer has probable cause or knowledge to […]
327.58 – Jurisdiction.
327.58 Jurisdiction.—The safety regulations included under this chapter shall apply to all vessels, except as specifically excluded, operating upon the waters of this state. History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 27, ch. 79-334; s. 10, ch. 81-100; s. 79, ch. 82-226. Note.—Former s. 371.66.
327.59 – Marina Evacuations.
327.59 Marina evacuations.— (1) Except as provided in this section, marinas may not adopt, maintain, or enforce policies pertaining to evacuation of vessels which require vessels to be removed from marinas following the issuance of a hurricane watch or warning, in order to ensure that protecting the lives and safety of vessel owners is placed before interests […]
327.60 – Local Regulations; Limitations.
327.60 Local regulations; limitations.— (1) The provisions of this chapter and chapter 328 shall govern the operation, equipment, and all other matters relating thereto whenever any vessel shall be operated upon the waters of this state or when any activity regulated hereby shall take place thereon. (2) This chapter and chapter 328 do not prevent the adoption of […]
327.46 – Boating-Restricted Areas.
327.46 Boating-restricted areas.— (1) Boating-restricted areas, including, but not limited to, restrictions of vessel speeds and vessel traffic, may be established on the waters of this state for any purpose necessary to protect the safety of the public if such restrictions are necessary based on boating accidents, visibility, hazardous currents or water levels, vessel traffic congestion, or […]
327.65 – Muffling Devices.
327.65 Muffling devices.— (1) The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any vessel operated on the waters of this state shall be effectively muffled by equipment so constructed and used as to muffle the noise of the exhaust in a reasonable manner. The use of cutouts is prohibited, except for vessels competing in a regatta […]
327.461 – Safety Zones, Security Zones, Regulated Navigation Areas, and Naval Vessel Protection Zones; Prohibited Entry; Penalties.
327.461 Safety zones, security zones, regulated navigation areas, and naval vessel protection zones; prohibited entry; penalties.— (1)(a) A person may not knowingly operate a vessel, or authorize the operation of a vessel, in violation of the restrictions of a safety zone, security zone, regulated navigation area, or naval vessel protection zone as defined in and established pursuant […]