Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40E - South Florida Water Management District
Chapter 40E-7 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 40E-7.526 - Equestrian Activities; Use of Saddle Animals
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Equestrian activities are allowed on Rights of Way on canal maintenance berms and levee tops. On all other District lands, equestrian activities are allowed where identified by posted signage on trails, areas, designated roads, or equestrian campgrounds. District lands where a Special Use License is required to conduct equestrian activities are identified by posted signage.
(2) Rule 5C-18.010, F.A.C. (2013), requires that all persons using saddle animals must have a report of a negative Coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia. Persons using saddle animals on District lands must have proof of a negative Coggins test in their possession at all times.
(3) Equestrian activities are prohibited in wetland areas.
(4) The use of a horse cart as defined by subsection 40E-7.521(10), F.A.C., is authorized on Rights of Way on existing canal maintenance berms and levee tops and on other District lands as identified by posted signage on trails, areas, designated roads, or equestrian campgrounds.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 316.192, 316.1925, 316.655, 373.1391, 373.59 FS.
New 5-24-94, Amended 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.
