New Florida dive flag law coming on July 1, 2014

[The Chairman]

A law was recently passed in Florida, to go into effect at the end of this month. I've asked for a copy of the law, but haven't received it yet. Anyone up on this?

 

[iamrushman]

i know nothing....but thanks for the info....will keep eyes open for this.

 

[1bubbleoff]

Pete-

Best I can do...

Kurt
Bill gives options to divers | KeysNews.com

 

[iluvtheocean]

here's a different link off FB
https://www.facebook.com/FlaDive/posts/491201724335344

admittedly the page isn't one i'd recommend due to whose it is --- but it's actually got a copy of the proposed bill on it

i wish there was something about penalties though for the boaters

 

[WB2GLP]

Senate Bill 1176 (2014) - The Florida Senate

 

[iluvtheocean]

i'm confused what this buoy is exactly supposed to look like -- the wording of the bill makes it seem like it has to be flat sided on at least 3 sides -- with the diver down flag (painted?) on each side? so triangular, square, or rectangle shaped box. and of course -- there is only 1 company going to be making this (at least so far) ---

 

[flots am]

i'm confused what this buoy is exactly supposed to look like -- the wording of the bill makes it seem like it has to be flat sided on at least 3 sides -- with the diver down flag (painted?) on each side? so triangular, square, or rectangle shaped box. and of course -- there is only 1 company going to be making this (at least so far) ---

Going to be a big business in inner-tube floats this year.

 

[iluvtheocean]

i wonder -- expanding foam in a box with release agent and a couple cans of spray paint!!!

 

[DiverAmy]

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Here's a link to a nice copy of the bill which clearly shows the deletions and additions, enjoy.

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Secti...ocumentType=Bill&BillNumber=1049&Session=2014

 

[WheelsUSN]

here's a different link off FB
https://www.facebook.com/FlaDive/posts/491201724335344

admittedly the page isn't one i'd recommend due to whose it is --- but it's actually got a copy of the proposed bill on it

i wish there was something about penalties though for the boaters

What penalties?

The civil penalty for any such infraction is $50.

If the noncriminal infraction has caused or resulted in the death of another, the court may require the person who committed the infraction to perform 120 community service hours in addition to any other penalties.

The boater can be charged with reckless operation of a vessel which is a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a $1000 fine.