The bill amends section 327.75 of the Florida Statutes, known as the Watercraft Energy Source Freedom Act, to introduce an exception to the existing prohibition on state agencies, municipalities, governmental entities, and counties from restricting the use or sale of watercraft based on their energy source. The new language specifies that this prohibition does not apply to watercraft used on certain bodies of water, including lakes, reservoirs, drainage ponds, and detention or retention ponds, when such restrictions are necessary for the preservation or protection of these waters from contamination.

The effective date for this amendment is set for July 1, 2026. The bill aims to balance the freedom of watercraft operation based on energy sources with environmental protection measures for specific water bodies.

Statutes affected:
S 602 Filed: 327.75