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FL S0064

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Gwen Margolis

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "White-Miskell Act" to regulate commercial parasailing in Florida, defining it as providing towing activities for consideration where persons are tethered to a motorboat, ascend above water, and remain suspended under a parasail.

  • Requires vessel owners/operators to obtain liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per person and $2 million per occurrence, with proof available for inspection and customer access to policy information.

  • Mandates operators hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license to carry passengers for hire and requires vessels to have a VHF Marine transceiver and electronic weather access device.

  • Prohibits commercial parasailing when sustained wind speeds exceed 20 mph, wind gusts exceed 15 mph difference from sustained speeds, visibility drops below 0.5 mile due to rain/fog, or when lightning storms are within 7 miles of the parasailing area.

  • Requires operators to maintain a weather log documenting conditions each time passengers are taken on the water, available for inspection at the business location; violations constitute a second-degree misdemeanor.

Legislative Description

Commercial Parasailing

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Commerce And Tourism4/4/2013
Regulated Industries12/5/2012

Full Bill Text

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