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Rowe said the permit requirement, effective Jan. 1, 2023, has given FWC an accurate statewide count of liveries and enabled targeted enforcement, particularly across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties.

Rowe summarized the core requirements and enforcement posture. He said liveries are regulated under Florida Statute 327.54 and must: hold the no-cost FWC livery permit; carry the statutory insurance minimums (he gave the figures as $500,000 per person and $1,000,000 per event); stock personal flotation devices sufficient for maximum vessel capacity; maintain required onboard safety gear (for example, fire extinguishers and horns); display standardized safety placards (minimum 187 square inches); and keep written rental agreements and signed pre‑rental attestation forms available for 90 days for inspection by law enforcement. \"All liveries are required to have a permit,\" Rowe said.

Rowe described staff and renter education requirements: all staff who give pre‑rental instruction must complete a NASBA‑approved boater education course, and the statutory exemptions to boater education (including people born before Jan. 1, 1988, U.S. Coast Guard license holders, and other statutory exemptions) still apply to individuals unless state law is changed. Rowe said temporary certificates are valid for 90 days and may be issued online or by a permitted livery that is authorized to provide the temporary certificate test.

Reporting duties and enforcement penalties were a major focus. Rowe said liveries must report rented vessels that are overdue by more than four hours, and they must report vessel accidents involving rented vessels to FWC or law enforcement. Penalties described in the presentation include: a first‑degree misdemeanor for operating without a permit and a second‑degree misdemeanor for other violations, with enhanced fines and suspension for repeat offenders (Rowe cited a minimum $500 fine after prior convictions, $1,000 after multiple convictions, and a 90‑day suspension for more than one violation within a three‑year period). \"They cannot rent a vessel to anyone under the age of 18,\" Rowe said. He added that since the permit requirement began, FWC has used suspensions and revocations: to date Rowe reported three 90‑day suspensions, one revocation and two pending revocations.

Committee members asked practical questions about the statute and business choices. Vice Chair Martin asked about the boater education requirement; Rowe replied, \"So what the statute says is they have to meet minimum requirements for education ... it also can be a temporary certificate. Temporary certificates are good for 90 days.\" Senators pressed whether a private owner who loans a boat (for example, an Airbnb guest) is treated as a livery: Rowe said the livery statute applies when the owner advertises the vessel for rent; private, non‑advertised loans are not regulated as liveries. Senator Wright noted data showing older operators have a high share of accidents and said that factored into renewed interest in boating safety this session.

Rowe described FWC's coordinated enforcement work with county and municipal law enforcement in South Florida and said the permit rollout has helped identify previously undocumented operators; he noted about 465 permits have been issued for Miami‑Dade, Broward and Monroe counties, which he said represent roughly one‑third of statewide permits. Rowe directed members to FWC's boating safety page for the livery placards and rule text and closed by offering to take questions.

The committee did not take formal action on the presentation; members moved to later agenda items after the Q&A.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice 3/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lieutenant Colonel Robert Rowe of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told the Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice that liveries—businesses that advertise and rent vessels without providing a captain or crew—must hold a no‑cost FWC permit and meet insurance, safety‑gear, education and reporting requirements under the implementation of CS for SB 606 (Boating Safety Act of 2022).","taxTitle","Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Standing Committees, Senate, Legislative, Florida","taxId",25567,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6126028,"Committee reports three criminal/civil justice bills favorably: SB 878, CS for SB 538 and SB 472",142,1282000,1424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2674037-afd80e57d894eeef2284443266160f48&start=1282&end=1424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2674037-afd80e57d894eeef2284443266160f48/thumbnail_1282000.jpg","/articles/6126028/Florida/Committee-reports-three-criminalcivil-justice-bills-favorably-SB-878-CS-for-SB-538-and-SB-472","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6126028-ae82715332d3eac1d1e5fd8375dfa29b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770442944&Signature=J-Erw4bJibCyfBMQ2mbuEj2scLGSO4STD6r~5fLq0wDlrOaZw70vmL8p1ybMEZcSZsOp8vf62ERNyV~vVENGBi2cKsA2Te2fsZqPj4mYR0VVfCM65RW~0lMddI0zs3RpRFddLR~bBdNJ-1udYH0O79z7ML1aIhqhWb0VG9tuJ2Rz5se8FQ82kXbTcYgJHldlvMaHkTeHZu5mgtlEmlD30mpBN6IPf7Ehct64FpfTsnYHCONLyUBhtYIL8N8~Amay25b-KnxapKZrOPa0lqWzXHl3ZRbj5GoZVtKAJgXl4LDD5wQ~NvoVNxeZvNHyc~tGeyyUwf6Zk-Sl7mK2i-orYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice reported three bills favorably during the session: SB 878, CS for SB 538 (as amended) and SB 472.

SB 878 (sponsor: Senator Martin) would extend probation terms for misdemeanor offenders who were using controlled substances when the offense occurred, allowing supervision for up to one year even for second‑degree misdemeanors; proponents said the change aligns chemical‑substance misdemeanors with existing extensions for alcohol‑related misdemeanors. The committee recorded yes responses from several members during roll call (Senator Angolia, Senator Polsky, Senator Wright, Senator Yarbrough, Vice Chair Martin and Chair Garcia) and reported SB 878 favorably on the roll call that appears in the committee record.

CS for SB 538 (state court system legislative package, sponsor: Senator Bradley) updates court administration provisions, clarifies duty judge responsibilities, removes a cap on arbitrator compensation, and creates provisions for oaths and acknowledgements when a court seal may be unavailable. The committee took and approved Amendment 408,054, which moves a reimbursement administrative process to the Justice Administrative Commission to streamline clerks' discretionary appropriation requests; the amendment was presented as having no fiscal impact. Appearance forms in the record show support from the Florida Conference of DCA Judges, staff for the Florida Supreme Court Committee on ADR Rules and Policy, the state court system and the Florida Clerk of Court Operations Corporation. Roll call yes responses explicitly recorded in the transcript include Senator Angolia, Senator Polsky, Senator Wright, Senator Harborough, Senator Garcia and Chair Martin; the committee reported CS for SB 538 favorably.

SB 472 (sponsor: Senator Trudeau) would allow inmates who complete qualifying education that meets licensure curriculum requirements to receive credit toward professional licensure. Several organizations registered support on appearance forms, including the Christian Coalition, Alliance for Safety and Justice, Florida Policy Institute, Florida Cares and industry groups. The roll call recorded yes responses from senators recorded in the transcript including Senator Angolia, Senator Polsky, Senator Wright, Senator Yarbrough and Chair Martin; the committee reported SB 472 favorably.

Votes at a glance

- SB 878 (probation for misdemeanor offenses): reported favorably; recorded yes responses in transcript: Senator Angolia (Yes), Senator Polsky (Yes), Senator Wright (Yes), Senator Yarbrough (Yes), Vice Chair Martin (Yes), Chair Garcia (Yes). (Roll‑call segment: 00:17:42–00:18:19.)

- CS for SB 538 (state court system; amendment 408,054 adopted): reported favorably; recorded yes responses in transcript: Senator Angolia (Yes), Senator Polsky (Yes), Senator Wright (Yes), Senator Harborough (Yes), Senator Garcia (Yes), Chair Martin (Yes). (Roll‑call segment: 00:21:02–00:21:18.)

- SB 472 (education and correctional facilities for licensed professionals): reported favorably; recorded yes responses in transcript: Senator Angolia (Yes), Senator Polsky (Yes), Senator Wright (Yes), Senator Yarbrough (Yes), Chair Martin (Yes). (Roll‑call segment: 00:23:58–00:24:12.)

The committee took a brief recess between votes as members awaited additional sponsors and appearance forms. In each case the transcript records senators who explicitly answered “Yes” during roll call; the transcript does not capture every member's name for every vote, so the article lists the affirmative votes as they appear in the committee record.","The Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice voted to report favorably SB 878 (probation for misdemeanor offenses), CS for SB 538 (state court system updates, as amended) and SB 472 (credit for certain correctional education toward professional licensure).","actionData","errors"]

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FWC outlines livery permit rules, reporting and enforcement under SB 606 implementation

Committee reports three criminal/civil justice bills favorably: SB 878, CS for SB 538 and SB 472