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Introduced
01/10/2020
01/10/2020
In Committee
01/17/2020
01/17/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to marina evacuations; amending s. 327.59, F.S.; prohibiting vessels under a specified weight from remaining in certain marinas that have been deemed not suitable for refuge during a hurricane after the issuance of a hurricane watch or warning for the waters of the marina; providing for civil penalties; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's existing law on marina evacuations. It prohibits vessels under 500 gross tons from remaining in marinas located in deepwater seaports that have been deemed unsuitable for refuge during a hurricane, after a hurricane watch or warning has been issued. The bill also provides for civil penalties for the owner or operator of any vessel that has not been removed from such marinas as ordered by the seaport. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2020.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1329 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1329/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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