Bill > S1612

This bill, titled "Ellie's Law," requires commercial airboat operators carrying passengers for hire to have certain documents on board, including photographic identification, proof of completion of a boater education course, proof of successful completion of an airboat operator course, and proof of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification. It also imposes a civil penalty of up to $500 for violations of the airboat operation requirements. The bill provides an exception for members of federally recognized Indian tribes operating airboats on reservation-owned or reservation-leased land. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is required to adopt rules to implement this new law by October 1, 2018.