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.

A measure prohibiting vessel searches that stem from safety inspections on the water is among a slew of laws to be enacted in ...

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

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

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 ...

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

On the first of July, nearly 100 new Florida laws are now in effect. One of the laws is one that makes many boaters happy - ...

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...

“Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the world — and the Boater Freedom Act will ensure that this remains the case,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a May 19 news release. Timothy O'Hara ...