FL S1682

Counties and municipalities may adopt ordinances to administer vessel restriction programs in coordination with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, covering vessels at risk of becoming derelict, long-term anchoring permit enforcement, and derelict vessel removal

Local governments may designate code enforcement officers to identify at-risk or derelict vessels and issue citations for long-term anchoring violations, with determinations limited to administrative purposes and explicitly excluded from serving as basis for criminal prosecution

Code enforcement officer designations and citations must be treated as equivalent to law enforcement officer actions for commission-administered grant programs and reimbursement purposes, provided required documentation and verification materials are submitted

The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may adopt rules for implementation and must provide technical assistance, training, and guidance to participating local governments

The exemption threshold for domiciled vessels near Key West Bight City Dock is reduced from 100 to 60 new public moorings before anchoring limitations apply, with an effective date of July 1, 2026