Florida Administrative Code
68 - FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
68D - Vessel Registration and Boating Safety
Chapter 68D-23 - UNIFORM WATERWAY MARKERS IN FLORIDA WATERS
Section 68D-23.105 - Criteria for Approval of Markers
Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 68D-23.105
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Upon receipt of a completed application, the Boating and Waterways Section will determine:
(a) For all markers, whether or
not:
1. The proposed markers conform to the
United States Aids to Navigation System and this chapter.
2. The proposed markers, if placed in the
proposed locations, would create an unreasonable hazard to
navigation.
(b) For
regulatory markers only, determine whether or not:
1. The markers as proposed would clearly mark
the location in which the regulation or restriction is in effect and adequately
notice mariners of the regulation or restriction imposed on vessel speed or
operation.
2. The regulation or
restriction to be implemented by the proposed markers and the message to be
displayed thereon are supported by statute, special act, rule, ordinance, or
other enactment or order.
(c) For danger markers, isolated danger
marks, or inland obstruction marks only, whether or not the danger, hazard to
navigation, or obstruction actually exists and, if so, whether or not there are
a proper number of markers proposed to be installed in proper locations so that
mariners are given adequate notice of the danger, hazard to navigation, or
obstruction.
(d) For lateral marks,
preferred channel marks, or safe water marks only, whether or not there are a
proper number of markers proposed to be installed in proper locations so that
the boating public is given adequate notice of channel, preferred channel,
fairway, or safe water area.
(e)
For mooring buoys only, whether the placement of mooring buoys and the mooring
of vessel at the proposed locations may be safely accomplished and whether the
mooring of vessels at the proposed locations will unreasonably or unnecessarily
constitute a navigational hazard or otherwise obstruct, impede, or interfere
with the navigation of other vessels.
(f) For special marks only, whether or not
there are a proper number of markers proposed to be installed in proper
locations so that the boating public is given adequate notice of the area's or
feature's nature, location, and boundaries.
(2) The Boating and Waterways Section is authorized to consult, coordinate, or cooperate with any other governmental entity having concurrent jurisdiction over the waters for which the permit is applied.
Rulemaking Authority 327.40, 327.41 FS. Law Implemented 327.40, 327.41, 379.2431 FS.
New 12-23-01, Amended 10-6-10.
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