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 […]
327.66 – Carriage of Gasoline on Vessels.
327.66 Carriage of gasoline on vessels.— (1)(a) A person shall not: 1. Possess or operate any vessel that has been equipped with tanks, bladders, drums, or other containers designed or intended to hold gasoline, or install or maintain such containers in a vessel, if such containers do not conform to federal regulations or have not been approved by […]
327.375 – Commercial Parasailing.
327.375 Commercial parasailing.— (1) The operator of a vessel engaged in commercial parasailing shall ensure that the provisions of this section and s. 327.37 are met. (2) The owner or operator of a vessel engaged in commercial parasailing may not offer or provide for consideration any parasailing activity unless the owner or operator first obtains and maintains in […]
327.38 – Skiing Prohibited While Intoxicated or Under Influence of Drugs.
327.38 Skiing prohibited while intoxicated or under influence of drugs.—No person shall manipulate any water skis, aquaplane, or similar device from a vessel while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic drug, barbiturate, or marijuana, to the extent that the person’s normal faculties are impaired. History.—s. 4, ch. 59-400; s. 8, ch. 63-105; s. 1, […]
327.39 – Personal Watercraft Regulated.
327.39 Personal watercraft regulated.— (1) A person may not operate a personal watercraft unless each person riding on or being towed behind such vessel is wearing a personal flotation device, other than an inflatable device, currently approved by the United States Coast Guard and used in accordance with the United States Coast Guard approval label. (2) A person […]