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Under the new law, which went into effect on July 1, law enforcement officers must have probably cause to stop a vessel.

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Posted: May 20, 2025 | Last updated: May 20, 2025 DeSantis signed legislation that will prevent law enforcement from conducting random vessel safety inspections without probable cause.

(The Center Square) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would prevent boaters from being subjected to constant inspections by state and local maritime law enforcement agencies.