31477099, 68D-15.003 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 31477099

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Division:

Vessel Registration and Boating Safety

Chapter:

VESSELS AT RISK OF BECOMING DERELICT

Overview

RULE:

68D-15.003

Vessel Turn-In Program

PURPOSE:

This rule amends existing Vessel Turn-In Program guidelines, the application, the waiver and release form, and the notice of pre-eligibility, which are incorporated by reference. This update clarifies the program and streamlines the application process.

SUMMARY:

Revisions of the Vessel Turn-In Program’s existing guidelines, application, waiver and release, and notice of pre-eligibility documents incorporated by reference.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

327.04, 327.4107(7), FS.

LAW:

327.4107(7), FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/7/2026 Vol. 52/195

COMMENTS:

From 10/7/2026 To 10/28/2026 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Ref-14653 FWC Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Guidelines
Ref-14654 Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Application
Ref-14655 Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Waiver and Release Form
Ref-14656 Notice of Pre-Eligibility for VTIP Program and Instructions for Delivery of Junked Title
Ref-20229 FWC Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Guidelines (08/2026)
Ref-20230 Vessel Turn-In Program (VTIP) Application, Form FWCDLE_192 (08/2026)
Ref-20231 Vessel Turn-In Program Waiver and Release, Form FWCDLE_193 (08/2026)
Ref-20232 Notice of Pre-Eligibility for VTIP Program and Instructions for Delivery of Junked Title, Form FWCDLE_194 (08/2026)

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