DeSantis signs ‘Boater Freedom Act' in Panama City
'We take pride in our state of Florida being the best fishing and boating state in the United States of America, and honestly, it's not even close,' he said.
The act will prevent local governments from regulating vessels based on fuel type and prevent unnecessary stops by law enforcement on the water.
Before this bill was signed, Florida law allowed law enforcement to pull a boater over without probable cause or a suspected violation, which DeSantis said created undue friction between the boaters and law enforcement.
The bill also provides more funding for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to use for additional boat ramps, parking and other marina programs.
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