FL S1300

Prohibits vessels at risk of becoming derelict from anchoring, mooring, or occupying Florida's waters, with Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers and other law enforcement able to make such determinations.

Defines at-risk vessels as those taking on water without effective dewatering, with enclosed spaces unable to be sealed, broken loose from anchors, left unattended aground in disrepair, or sunken or partially sunken.

Makes anchoring or mooring an at-risk vessel a noncriminal infraction with escalating civil penalties: $50 for first offense, $100 for second offense (30+ days later), and $250 for third or subsequent offenses (30+ days later).

Allows enforcement by uniform boating citation mailed to vessel owners and exempts vessels moored to private docks or wet slips with owner consent for repairs.

Effective July 1, 2016.