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DeSantis' Boater Freedom Act Sparks Safety Concerns

5/20/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted the "Boater Freedom Act," curbing law enforcement's power to perform random boat inspections without just cause. Starting July 1, this law also bans local fuel restrictions and launches a safety inspection decal program. Critics fear it could jeopardize safety standards and threaten delicate ecosystems.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted the "Boater Freedom Act," curbing law enforcement's power to perform random boat inspections without just cause. Starting July 1, this law also bans local fuel restrictions and launches a safety inspection decal program. Critics fear it could jeopardize safety standards and threaten delicate ecosystems.