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FL S1432
Bill
Status
Passed
4/28/2022
Primary Sponsor
Community Affairs
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AI Summary
- Vessels anchored in Monroe County within 10 linear nautical miles of a public mooring field or designated anchoring area must pull anchor and relocate at least every 90 days to a location no less than one-half nautical mile away or to a different designated anchoring area
- The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, in consultation with Monroe County and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, must establish designated anchoring areas by rule that avoid coral reefs, sensitive habitats, navigational channels, and hazardous currents
- Mooring tenancy in Monroe County may exceed 12 months (up to 10 years), and vessels may not be prohibited from approved moorings or mooring fields because the vessel serves as an individual's domicile or primary residence
- Vessels with domicile status under Florida law are exempt from the 90-day relocation requirement until at least 100 new moorings are available for public use within 1 mile of Key West Bight City Dock
- Vessels in Monroe County with marine sanitation devices (excluding composting toilets) that have enclosed living spaces or are moored in public mooring fields must maintain pumpout records for 1 year showing the device was pumped out within the last 30 days
- Effective date is July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Vessel Anchoring
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-78
4/28/2022
Committee Referrals
Rules2/3/2022
Community Affairs1/20/2022
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