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FL Stat § 327.375 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|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 full force and effect a liability insurance policy from an insurance carrier licensed in this state or approved by the Office of Insurance Regulation or an eligible surplus lines insurer. Such policy must provide bodily injury liability coverage in the amounts of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate. Proof of insurance must be available for inspection at the location where commercial parasailing is offered or provided for consideration, and each customer who requests such proof shall be provided with the insurance carrier’s name and address and the insurance policy number.(3) The operator of a vessel engaged in commercial parasailing must have a current and valid license issued by the United States Coast Guard authorizing the operator to carry passengers for hire. The license must be appropriate for the number of passengers carried and the displacement of the vessel. The license must be carried on the vessel and be available for inspection while engaging in commercial parasailing activities.(4) A vessel engaged in commercial parasailing must be equipped with a functional VHF marine transceiver and a separate electronic device capable of providing access to National Weather Service forecasts and current weather conditions.(5)(a) Commercial parasailing is prohibited if the current observed wind conditions in the area of operation include a sustained wind speed of more than 20 miles per hour; if wind gusts are 15 miles per hour higher than the sustained wind speed; if the wind speed during gusts exceeds 25 miles per hour; if rain or heavy fog results in reduced visibility of less than 0.5 mile; or if a known lightning storm comes within 7 miles of the parasailing area.(b) The operator of the vessel engaged in commercial parasailing shall use all available means to determine prevailing and forecasted weather conditions and record this information in a weather log each time passengers are to be taken out on the water. The weather log must be available for inspection at all times at the operator’s place of business.(6) A person or operator who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.History.—s. 4, ch. 2014-70.
FL Stat § 327.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|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, ch. 65-361; s. 462, ch. 95-148.Note.—Former s. 371.53.
FL Stat § 327.391 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.391 - Airboats Regulated.

327.391 Airboats regulated.—(1) The exhaust of every internal combustion engine used on any airboat operated on the waters of this state shall be provided with an automotive-style factory muffler, underwater exhaust, or other manufactured device capable of adequately muffling the sound of the exhaust of the engine as described in s. 327.02(31). The use of cutouts or flex pipe as the sole source of muffling is prohibited, except as provided in subsection (4). A person who violates this subsection commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73(1).(2) An airboat operator cited for an infraction of subsection (1) may not operate the airboat until a muffler as defined in s. 327.02 is installed.(3) An airboat may not operate on the waters of the state unless it is equipped with a mast or flagpole bearing a flag at a height of at least 10 feet above the lowest portion of the vessel. The flag must be square or rectangular, at least 10 inches by 12 inches in size, international orange in color, and displayed so that the visibility of the flag is not obscured in any direction. Any person who violates this subsection commits a noncriminal infraction punishable as provided in s. 327.73(1).(4) This section does not apply to a person participating in an event for which a permit is required, or of which notice must be given, under s. 327.48.(5)(a) A person may not operate an airboat to carry one or more passengers for hire on waters of this state unless he or she has all of the following onboard the airboat:1. A photographic identification card.2. Proof of completion of a boater education course that complies with s. 327.395(2)(a). Except as provided in paragraph (b), no operator is exempt from this requirement, regardless of age or the exemptions provided under s. 327.395.3. Proof of successful completion of a commission-approved airboat operator course that meets the minimum standards established by commission rule.4. Proof of successful course completion in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.(b) A person issued a captain’s license by the United States Coast Guard is not required to complete a boating safety education course that complies with s. 327.395(2)(a). Proof of the captain’s license must be onboard the airboat when carrying one or more passengers for hire on waters of this state.(c) A person who violates this subsection commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(d) The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subsection no later than October 1, 2018.History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-172; s. 6, ch. 2014-70; s. 23, ch. 2015-2; s. 3, ch. 2017-163; s. 2, ch. 2018-137; s. 10, ch. 2021-184.
FL Stat § 327.40 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.40 - Uniform Waterway Markers.

327.40 Uniform waterway markers.—(1) Waters of this state shall be marked only in conformity with the United States Aids to Navigation System, 33 C.F.R. part 62.(2)(a) Application for marking inland lakes and state waters and any navigable waters under concurrent jurisdiction of the Coast Guard and the division shall be made to the division, accompanied by a map locating the approximate placement of markers, a list of the markers to be placed, a statement of the specification of the markers, a statement of the purpose of marking, and the names of persons responsible for the placement and upkeep of such markers. The division will assist the applicant to secure the proper permission from the Coast Guard where required, make such investigations as needed, and issue a permit. The division shall furnish the applicant with the information concerning the system adopted and the rules existing for placing and maintaining the markers. The division shall keep records of all approvals given and counsel with individuals, counties, municipalities, motorboat clubs, or other groups desiring to mark waterways for safety and navigation purposes in Florida.(b)1. No person or municipality, county, or other governmental entity shall place any uniform waterway marker in, on, or over the waters or shores of the state without a permit from the division.2. The placement of information markers by counties, municipalities, or other governmental entities on inland lakes and their associated canals are exempt from permitting under this section.(c) The commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this section.(3) The placement under this section or s. 327.41 of any uniform waterway marker on state submerged lands does not subject such lands to the lease requirements of chapter 253.History.—s. 6, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 4, ch. 90-219; s. 14, ch. 2000-362; s. 1, ch. 2005-217; s. 10, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 371.521.
FL Stat § 327.41 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.41 - Uniform Waterway Regulatory Markers.

327.41 Uniform waterway regulatory markers.—(1) The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 establishing a uniform system of regulatory markers for the waters of the state, compatible with the system of regulatory markers prescribed by the United States Coast Guard in the United States Aids to Navigation System, 33 C.F.R. part 62.(2) Any county or municipality which has been granted a boating-restricted area designation, by rule of the commission pursuant to s. 327.46(1)(a), for a portion of the Florida Intracoastal Waterway within its jurisdiction or which has adopted a boating-restricted area by ordinance pursuant to s. 327.46(1)(b) or (c) or s. 379.2431(2)(p), or any other governmental entity which has legally established a boating-restricted area, may apply to the commission for permission to place regulatory markers within the boating-restricted area.(3) Application for placing regulatory markers in the waters of the state shall be made to the division as provided in s. 327.40.(4) No person or municipality, county, or other governmental entity shall place any regulatory markers in, on, or over the waters of the state or the shores thereof without a permit from the division pursuant to s. 327.40.(5) Aquaculture leaseholds shall be marked as required by this section, and the commission may approve alternative marking requirements as a condition of the lease pursuant to s. 253.68. The provisions of this section notwithstanding, no permit shall be required for the placement of markers required by such a lease.(6) The commission is authorized to adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this section.History.—s. 2, ch. 72-55; s. 158, ch. 94-356; s. 9, ch. 96-247; s. 25, ch. 99-245; s. 15, ch. 2000-362; s. 18, ch. 2002-264; s. 195, ch. 2008-247; s. 11, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 371.523.
FL Stat § 327.42 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.42 - Mooring to or Damaging of Uniform Waterway Markers Prohibited.

327.42 Mooring to or damaging of uniform waterway markers prohibited.—(1) No person shall moor or fasten a vessel to a lawfully placed uniform waterway marker, except in case of emergency or with the written consent of the marker’s owner.(2) No person shall willfully damage, alter, or move a lawfully placed uniform waterway marker.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-20; s. 12, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 371.524.
FL Stat § 327.43 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.43 - Silver Glen Run and Silver Glen Springs; Navigation Channel.

327.43 Silver Glen Run and Silver Glen Springs; navigation channel.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is directed to mark a navigation channel within Silver Glen Run and Silver Glen Springs, located on the western shore of Lake George on the St. Johns River.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 94-341; s. 26, ch. 99-245; s. 3, ch. 2003-143.
FL Stat § 327.44 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.44 - Interference With Navigation; Relocation or Removal; Recovery of Costs.

327.44 Interference with navigation; relocation or removal; recovery of costs.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Gross negligence” means conduct so reckless or wanting in care that it constitutes a conscious disregard or indifference to the safety of the property exposed to such conduct.(b) “Willful misconduct” means conduct evidencing carelessness or negligence of such a degree or recurrence as to manifest culpability, wrongful intent, or evil design or to show an intentional and substantial disregard of the interests of the vessel owner.(2) A person may not anchor, moor, or allow to be anchored or moored, except in case of emergency, or operate a vessel or carry on any prohibited activity in a manner which unreasonably or unnecessarily constitutes a navigational hazard or interference with another vessel. Anchoring or mooring under bridges or in or adjacent to heavily traveled channels constitutes interference if unreasonable under the prevailing circumstances.(3) The commission, officers of the commission, and any law enforcement agency or officer specified in s. 327.70 are authorized and empowered to relocate, remove, or cause to be relocated or removed a vessel that unreasonably or unnecessarily constitutes a navigational hazard or interferes with another vessel. The commission, officers of the commission, or any other law enforcement agency or officer acting under this subsection to relocate, remove, or cause to be relocated or removed a vessel that unreasonably or unnecessarily constitutes a navigational hazard or interferes with another vessel shall be held harmless for all damages to the vessel resulting from such relocation or removal unless the damage results from gross negligence or willful misconduct.(4) A contractor performing relocation or removal activities at the direction of the commission, officers of the commission, or a law enforcement agency or officer pursuant to this section must be licensed in accordance with applicable United States Coast Guard regulations where required; obtain and carry in full force and effect a policy from a licensed insurance carrier in this state to insure against any accident, loss, injury, property damage, or other casualty caused by or resulting from the contractor’s actions; and be properly equipped to perform the services to be provided.(5) All costs, including costs owed to a third party, incurred by the commission or other law enforcement agency in the relocation or removal of a vessel that unreasonably or unnecessarily constitutes a navigational hazard or interferes with another vessel are recoverable against the vessel owner. The Department of Legal Affairs shall represent the commission in actions to recover such costs.History.—s. 4, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 2, ch. 72-16; s. 1, ch. 2014-143; s. 7, ch. 2017-163.Note.—Former s. 371.503.
FL Stat § 327.45 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.45 - Protection Zones for Springs.

327.45 Protection zones for springs.—(1) As used in this section, the term “navigable waters of the United States” means the waters of the United States, including the territorial seas, as referenced in the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. ss. 1251 et seq., and the federal rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.(2) The commission may establish by rule protection zones that restrict the speed and operation of vessels, or that prohibit the anchoring, mooring, beaching, or grounding of vessels, to protect and prevent harm to first, second, and third magnitude springs and springs groups, including their associated spring runs, as determined by the commission using the most recent Florida Geological Survey springs bulletin. This harm includes negative impacts to water quality, water quantity, hydrology, wetlands, and aquatic and wetland-dependent species.(3) When developing a protection zone, the commission shall do so in consultation and coordination with the water management district, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the governing bodies of the county and municipality, if applicable, in which the zone is located. If the zone includes navigable waters of the United States, the commission shall additionally coordinate with the United States Coast Guard and the United States Army Corps of Engineers.(4) Any individual who operates a vessel in violation of a spring protection zone rule adopted pursuant to this section shall be charged on a uniform boating citation as provided in s. 327.74 and is subject to the penalties provided in s. 327.73(1)(y).(5) Restrictions in a protection zone do not apply:(a) To law enforcement, firefighting, or rescue personnel operating a vessel in the course of performing their official duties; or(b) In emergency situations. However, the emergency operation of a vessel must be a reasonable response given the circumstances.(6) The commission is responsible for the posting and maintenance of regulatory markers identifying protection zones.(7) The commission may adopt rules to implement this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 2016-233; s. 15, ch. 2021-184.
FL Stat § 327.463 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.463 - Special Hazards.

327.463 Special hazards.—(1) For purposes of this section, a vessel:(a) Is operating at slow speed, minimum wake only if it is:1. Fully off plane and completely settled into the water; and2. Proceeding without wake or with minimum wake.A vessel that is required to operate at slow speed, minimum wake may not proceed at a speed greater than a speed that is reasonable and prudent to avoid the creation of an excessive wake or other hazardous condition under the existing circumstances.(b) Is not proceeding at slow speed, minimum wake if it is:1. Operating on plane;2. In the process of coming off plane and settling into the water or getting on plane; or3. Operating at a speed that creates a wake that unreasonably or unnecessarily endangers other vessels.(2) A person may not operate a vessel faster than slow speed, minimum wake within 300 feet of any emergency vessel, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement vessel, United States Coast Guard vessel, or firefighting vessel, when such emergency vessel’s emergency lights are activated.(3)(a) A person may not operate a vessel faster than slow speed, minimum wake within 300 feet of any construction vessel or barge when the vessel or barge is displaying an orange flag from a pole extending:1. At least 10 feet above the tallest portion of the vessel or barge, indicating that the vessel or barge is actively engaged in construction operations; or2. At least 5 feet above any superstructure permanently installed upon the vessel or barge, indicating that the vessel or barge is actively engaged in construction operations.(b) A flag displayed on a construction vessel or barge pursuant to this subsection must:1. Be at least 2 feet by 3 feet in size.2. Have a wire or other stiffener or be otherwise constructed to ensure that the flag remains fully unfurled and extended in the absence of a wind or breeze.3. Be displayed so that the visibility of the flag is not obscured in any direction.(c) In periods of low visibility, including any time between 30 minutes after sunset and 30 minutes before sunrise, a person may not be cited for a violation of this subsection unless the orange flag is illuminated and visible from a distance of at least 2 nautical miles. Such illumination does not relieve the construction vessel or barge from complying with all navigation rules.(4)(a) A person operating a vessel in violation of this section commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73.(b) The owner of, or party who is responsible for, a construction vessel or barge who displays an orange flag on the vessel or barge when it is not actively engaged in construction operations commits a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73.(5) The speed and penalty provisions of this section do not apply to a law enforcement, firefighting, or rescue vessel that is owned or operated by a governmental entity.History.—s. 17, ch. 2021-184.
FL Stat § 327.47 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.47 - Competitive Grant Programs.

327.47 Competitive grant programs.—The commission shall develop and administer competitive grant programs funded with moneys transferred pursuant to s. 206.606(1)(d). Grants may be awarded for the construction and maintenance of publicly owned boat ramps, piers, and docks; boater education; deployment of manatee technical avoidance technology; and economic development initiatives that promote boating in the state. The commission may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 to implement this section.History.—s. 5, ch. 2003-156.
FL Stat § 327.48 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.48 - Regattas, Races, Marine Parades, Tournaments, or Exhibitions.

327.48 Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions.—Any person directing the holding of a regatta, tournament, or marine parade or exhibition shall secure a permit from the Coast Guard when such event is held in navigable waters of the United States. A person directing any such affair in any county shall notify the sheriff of the county or the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at least 15 days prior to any event in order that appropriate arrangements for safety and navigation may be assured. Any person or organization sponsoring a regatta or boat race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition shall be responsible for providing adequate protection to the participants, spectators, and other users of the water.History.—s. 6, ch. 59-400; s. 10, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 74-327; s. 29, ch. 99-245.Note.—Former s. 371.55.
FL Stat § 327.49 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.49 - Testing Vessels and Vessel Motors.

327.49 Testing vessels and vessel motors.—Subject to reasonable rules adopted by the commission, manufacturers of vessels and vessel motors that operate vessel and vessel motor test facilities may be authorized to test such vessels, vessel motors, or combinations thereof, on the waters of the state to ensure that they meet generally accepted boating safety standards.History.—s. 17, ch. 2000-362.
FL Stat § 327.50 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 327 - Vessel Safety|327.50 - Vessel Safety Regulations; Equipment and Lighting Requirements.

327.50 Vessel safety regulations; equipment and lighting requirements.—(1)(a) The owner and operator of every vessel on the waters of this state shall carry, store, maintain, and use safety equipment in accordance with current United States Coast Guard safety equipment requirements as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, unless expressly exempted by the commission.(b) A person may not operate a vessel less than 26 feet in length on the waters of this state unless every person under 6 years of age on board the vessel is wearing a personal flotation device currently approved by the United States Coast Guard and used in accordance with the United States Coast Guard approval label while such vessel is underway. For the purpose of this section, “underway” means at all times except when a vessel is anchored, moored, made fast to the shore, or aground.(2) No person shall operate a vessel on the waters of this state unless said vessel is equipped with properly serviceable lights and shapes required by the navigation rules.(3) The use of sirens or flashing, occulting, or revolving lights on any vessel is prohibited, except as expressly provided in the navigation rules or annexes thereto.History.—s. 8, ch. 59-400; s. 13, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 7, ch. 74-327; s. 8, ch. 81-100; s. 2, ch. 81-114; s. 9, ch. 84-188; s. 2, ch. 86-35; s. 5, ch. 88-133; s. 2, ch. 92-188; s. 463, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 98-308; s. 3, ch. 2015-161; s. 18, ch. 2021-184.Note.—Former s. 371.57.