Walton County workshop hears split view on captain-license rule for commercial boat operators
At a Walton County public workshop on boat-launch rules, county staff, charter captains and pontoon-rental operators debated an ordinance that requires commercial-vessel owners to hold a captain's license. Supporters cited safety and enforcement; opponents said the requirement would shutter small rental businesses and urged phased enforcement.
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Walton County officials and waterfront business owners debated whether an existing county waterways ordinance that requires commercial-vessel owners to hold a captain’s license should remain in force during a public workshop on boat-launch activity.
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