Fla. Admin. Code R. 40D-9.181 (2026)

Scuba diving, or the use of underwater breathing apparatus of a similar nature, is prohibited on District Lands unless authorized by a Special Use Authorization. A person issued a Special Use Authorization to perform a dive from District Lands shall submit a report informing the District of any scientific or archaeological evidence discovered during the dive within 30 days after completing the dive. To receive a Special Use Authorization for diving, the applicant must satisfy the requirements contained in Rule 40D-9.330, F.A.C., and must provide reasonable assurances that:

(1) The dive is for a scientific or resource investigation purpose; and

(2) The person performing the dive is certified for the type of dive to be performed.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.1391(6) FS. Law Implemented 373.1391, 373.59 FS. History–New 7-20-04, Amended 6-23-21.

Effective: 6/23/2021.