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Fla. Stat. § 327.48 (2025)

Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions.

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327.48 Regattas, races, marine parades, tournaments, or exhibitions.—Any person directing the holding of a regatta, tournament, or marine parade or exhibition shall secure a permit from the Coast Guard when such event is held in navigable waters of the United States. A person directing any such affair in any county shall notify the sheriff of the county or the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at least 15 days prior to any event in order that appropriate arrangements for safety and navigation may be assured. Any person or organization sponsoring a regatta or boat race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition shall be responsible for providing adequate protection to the participants, spectators, and other users of the water.

History.—s. 6, ch. 59-400; s. 10, ch. 63-105; s. 1, ch. 65-361; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 6, ch. 74-327; s. 29, ch. 99-245.

Note.—Former s. 371.55.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 327.48

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd

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Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1983–2004 · leading case: Torres v. Offshore Prof'l Tour, 629 So. 2d 192 (Fla. 3d DCA 1994).

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Torres v. Offshore Prof'l Tour, 629 So. 2d 192 (Fla. 3d DCA 1994). · cites it 3× “Torres argues that OPT's failure to secure certain permits was a violation of section 327.48, Florida Statutes (1991), [1] and state and federal regulations designed to protect boaters and spectators.”

Miami Valley Broad. Corp. v. Lang, 429 So. 2d 1333 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983). · cites it 2× “Renumbered as Section 327.48, Florida Statutes (1981). .”

Mihelich v. Travers, 889 So. 2d 837 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004). · cites it 9× “§ 327.48, Fla. Stat. (2003). (Emphasis added).”

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