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State rules change livery definition; long‑term anchoring permit begins Jan. 2026
Summary
Florida Fish and Wildlife told liveries that a revised definition of 'livery' (effective July 1, 2025) reclassifies many bareboat arrangements as liveries unless a USCG‑licensed captain is required, and a free long‑term anchoring permit took effect Jan. 2026 for vessels anchored more than 14 of any 30 days.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials briefed Okaloosa County liveries on new definitions and permit requirements at the county’s Waterway Safety Meeting on Jan. 13.
Officer William Oliver said the long‑term anchoring permit went into effect Jan. 2026 and requires vessels anchored for 14 days within any 30‑day period to register for a free electronic permit. "It's just your vessel information and your information, phone number, stuff like that," Oliver said, directing operators to the FWC website to sign up.
FWC also described a statutory change in how it classifies liveries, effective July 1, 2025:…
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