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2019 Florida Statutes
SECTION 163
Coastal areas used by sea turtles; rules.
Coastal areas used by sea turtles; rules.
161.163 Coastal areas used by sea turtles; rules.—The department shall adopt by rule a designation of coastal areas which are utilized, or are likely to be utilized, by sea turtles for nesting. The department shall also adopt by rule guidelines for local government regulations that control beachfront lighting to protect hatching sea turtles.
History.—s. 15, ch. 86-138; s. 1, ch. 2000-211.