FL S1548

Creates new definitions for "developed waterfront property" (upland residential property bounded by state waters) and "safe harbor" (temporary refuge due to mechanical breakdown or extreme weather, limited to 7 business days for repairs or until conditions improve).

Prohibits anchoring or mooring vessels within 200 feet of permitted mooring fields, public boat ramps, and launching facilities.

Prohibits anchoring or mooring vessels within 200 feet of developed waterfront property shoreline between one hour past sunset and one hour before sunrise, with exceptions for safe harbor situations, vessels in transit with exhausted crews, government vessels, construction/dredging vessels, commercial and recreational fishing vessels, and event vessels.

Establishes noncriminal infractions for anchoring vessels with hazardous conditions including water intrusion without dewatering capability, broken seals, petroleum leaks, loose moorings, marine sanitation violations, or sinking.

Sets civil penalties of $50 for first offense, $100 for second offense, and $250 for third or subsequent offenses; allows counties or municipalities in the anchoring and mooring pilot program to continue regulating non-live-aboard vessels under existing provisions; effective July 1, 2015.