US Edition'Boater capital of the world': Gov. DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act
- On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted the Boater Freedom Act at a press event held in Panama City.
- The legislation arose in response to concerns about random vessel inspections without probable cause and local bans on gas-powered boats.
- The Act prohibits suspicion-less stops and searches, prevents local fuel-based vessel bans, and creates a five-year safety decal program linked to registration.
- DeSantis emphasized that local authorities will not have the power to prevent individuals from buying or businesses from selling vessels based on the type of fuel they use, supporting boaters' freedom to choose.
- The law, effective July 1, intends to better allocate law enforcement resources, protect boating freedoms, and maintain Florida's reputation as the boater capital of the world.
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Florida's Boater Freedom Act is signed by Governor Ron DeSantis
DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act – Boat Show Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Aija Lehtonen Panama City Beach, Fla. – The Boater Freedom Act, also known as Senate Bill 1388, was signed into law today by Governor Ron DeSantis. By prohibiting local bans on gas-powered boats, prohibiting arbitrary vessel safety inspections without a valid reason, and instructing the FWC to establish a five-year safety inspection decal program connected to vessel …
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Orlando SentinelDeSantis signs law that restricts when authorities can stop boaters
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law the Boater Freedom Act on Monday, which places new restrictions on when state and local law enforcement can stop boaters and board their vessels. DeSantis was joined at the a news conference in Panama City ahead of Memorial Day weekend by sponsors Rep. Griff Griffitts and Sen. Jay Trumbell, who touted SB 1388 as one that rids boaters of “government overreach.” The bill, which goes into effect July 1, says an off…
DeSantis signs ‘boater freedom’ bill into law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill on Monday that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies. Senate Bill 1388, known as the “Boater Freedom Act,” is sponsored by Panama City Republican Sen. Jay Trumbull. He said that one of the reasons he wanted to pass the legislation was one of his neighbors being boarded three times in one boating trips. “You know, wi…
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Boater Freedom Act, Puts Boaters First
Florida boaters are charting a new course of freedom on the state’s picturesque waters, thanks to Governor Ron DeSantis. Today, the Governor proudly signed Senate Bill 1388, aptly dubbed the “Boater Freedom Act,” into law, signaling a significant shift towards less government intervention and more open seas for recreational enthusiasts. “Florida is the boating and […] Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Boater Freedom Act, Puts Boaters First
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The Center SquareDeSantis signs 'boater freedom' bill into law
(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies.
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