Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats without probable cause.

The new law 'repeal(s) the … (FWC)’s authority to conduct 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.

The “Boater Freedom Act,” which becomes law just ahead of the busy Independence Day weekend, is designed to protect boaters against “suspicionless” searches and prevent local regulations on vessel ...

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

Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...

Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...

Florida Boater Freedom Act goes into effect July 1. How will it change 4th of July boating Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida Boater Freedom Initiative into law, banning FWC from stopping boats ...