prohibiting mooring of boats without a permit.

HB 393 requires permits for fixed boat moorings in public waters and prohibits using spuds, lifts, or similar vessel-integral devices as alternatives to permits. It directly affects recreational and commercial boat owners who secure vessels to public water bottoms without a permit. Key provisions define "mooring" broadly and exempt commercial barges (with landowner permission), government vessels, and vessels used for fishing or water activities. The law, effective January 1, 2026, replaces prior exemptions and applies to all public water bodies requiring mooring permits.