Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct random vessel safety inspections' without probable cause.

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 ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act that prevents random vessel inspections without probable cause. Senate Bill 1388 goes into effect July 1. WPTV. By: Aja Dorsainvil.

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation Monday called the Boater Freedom Act. It requires probable cause for law enforcement to stop and search boats. He said during the bill’s signing that ...

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 ...