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Florida Boating News

July 22, 2009
Update on HB 1423

This spring, the legislature passed HB 1423, which included a diverse set of topics affecting boaters. While Governor Crist signed it in early June, much of the bill takes effect July 1 or October 1, 2009. Topis of interest include: seagrass, a change in the definition of liveaboard vessel, change in the BUI level, mandatory boater education, local government authority for live-aboards and anchoring, anti-derelict measures, pilot program for mooring fields, coral reef protection program, and a new shoreline fishing permit.

Click here for the BoatU.S. summary of this legislation, as well as links to the exact legislative language.

For specific questions about boating issues or BoatUS Government Affairs, please e-mail the department at GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com

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