Panel backs anchoring-limit changes for populous counties; boaters and safety groups urge caution
Mar 25, 2025
Senate Bill 866, which tightens anchoring limits and restricts overnight anchoring in parts of Biscayne Bay for populous counties, was reported favorably after a divided committee debate and extensive testimony from boating groups and local stakeholders.
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Senate Bill 866, amending anchoring limitation area (ALA) rules and restricting anchoring durations and locations in some populous counties, was reported favorably by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee after a contested debate featuring boaters, cruising organizations and county-focused concerns.
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