FL S0142

Amends obstruction laws for public drainage canals and works to clarify that violations include willful or negligent obstruction and damage, with violators liable for double the cost of repairs and damages to injured parties, with willful violations constituting a third-degree felony

Requires water management district governing boards to delegate permit application and variance petition authority to the executive director, but mandates the board provide a process for referring denials back to the board for final action

Removes requirement that delegations of permitting authority be subject to chapter 120 rulemaking procedures

Requires districts and governmental agencies to encourage public-private partnerships for water supply development, flood control improvements, and land conservation by collaborating with such partnerships in infrastructure and restoration procurement when possible

Takes effect July 1, 2010