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Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.
Boater Freedom Act of July 1 restricts FWC safety stops; local law enforcement unchanged
The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.
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Lawmakers spark controversy with new law preventing routine boat searches: 'It's a real worry'
Florida's new Boater Freedom Act has some anglers worried about what will be left in their nets. It could be a story of more ...
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What is the Boater Freedom Act in Florida? What to know about boating
Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...
Florida’s Boater Freedom Act could harm fisheries, impede conservation, critics say
A measure prohibiting vessel searches that stem from safety inspections on the water is among a slew of laws to be enacted in Florida this week. It halts a long-running practice in which state and ...
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What is the Boater Freedom Act in Florida? What to know ... - IndyStar
Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...