Public Mooring Fields

HB 669 prohibits local governments and special districts in Florida from applying for permits to establish or maintain public mooring fields outside their territorial boundaries or within incorporated city areas (like downtowns). It specifically blocks new permit applications in these zones, with exceptions only for mooring fields already approved by all affected local governments or with final permits from the state department. The bill does not affect existing mooring fields but restricts new ones in certain locations to prevent overlapping jurisdictional claims. This policy change directly impacts counties, cities, and special districts seeking to expand public boat mooring facilities.