Signed into law⏱ In effect since July 1, 2026CS/CS/HB 1103 · 2026 session

Local Administration of Vessel Restrictions

Local code enforcement officers may cite derelict-risk and long-term anchoring vessel violations

Approved by Governor · Chapter 2026-36

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Florida Statutes affected

s. 327.4107	Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state.
s. 327.4108	Anchoring of vessels in anchoring limitation areas.
s. 327.4111	Long-term anchoring.
s. 327.46	Boating-restricted areas.
s. 327.73	Noncriminal infractions.
s. 327.74	Uniform boating citations.

Side-by-side: current law vs. the bill

s. 327.4107, F.S.

Current law

327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state.—

As enacted

327.4107 Vessels at risk of becoming derelict on waters of this state.—

(5)(a) A county or municipality may authorize by ordinance a code enforcement officer as defined in s. 162.21(1) to administer this section relating to the identification, notice, corrective action, relocation, removal, storage, destruction, or disposal of public nuisance vessels and vessels at risk of becoming derelict. However, such ordinance may not take effect until it has been reviewed and approved by the commission. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.

(b) Code enforcement officers authorized under this subsection may issue a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73, pursuant to the uniform boating citation system under s. 327.74 for violations as specified in subsection (2). Such citations are exempt from the requirements of s. 162.21(3)(c) and (d).

s. 327.4111, F.S.

Current law

327.4111 Long-term anchoring.—

As enacted

327.4111 Long-term anchoring.—

(5)(a) A county or municipality may authorize by ordinance a code enforcement officer as defined in s. 162.21(1) to administer this section relating to the enforcement of long-term anchoring permit requirements within its jurisdiction. However, such ordinance may not take effect until it has been reviewed and approved by the commission. The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subsection.

(b) Code enforcement officers authorized under this subsection may issue a noncriminal infraction, punishable as provided in s. 327.73, pursuant to the uniform boating citation system under s. 327.74 for violations specified in subsection (4). Such citations are exempt from the requirements of s. 162.21(3)(c) and (d).

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