1999 Florida Code
TITLE XXVIII NATURAL RESOURCES; CONSERVATION, RECLAMATION, AND USE
Chapter 370 Saltwater Fisheries  
370.036   Dredge or fill activities, records; penalty.

370.036  Dredge or fill activities, records; penalty.--

(1)  Every person who engages in dredge or fill activities shall maintain an official log book for each piece of dredge or fill equipment into which the operator thereof shall make daily entries of all dredge or fill activities conducted with such equipment.

(2)  Each entry shall be made, dated, and signed by the individual operator of the particular piece of equipment and shall show the kind of activity performed, the precise location of the activity, the kind and quantity of material removed or deposited, the name of the person for whom the activity was performed, the construction or fill permit authorizing such activity, and the certificate number under which the equipment was operated. Entries shall be made on the same day on which the activity is performed.

(3)  The log or logs shall reflect all activities conducted with such equipment during the preceding 30 calendar days and shall be kept and remain on the equipment at all times during such period. After such period, the logs shall be kept on file at the principal place of business of the certificateholder for not less than 3 years.

(4)  Any person having legal or beneficial ownership of dredging equipment, whether or not properly registered, which is used directly or indirectly in such a manner as to exceed the authority granted by a valid construction permit issued pursuant to 1s. 253.124, or which is operated without any such permit, when the dredging is done with intent to defraud, confiscate lands, or trespass, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084, and shall suffer suspension of the construction permit for a period not exceeding 90 days, revocation of any and all registrations on dredging equipment owned or operated by the person for a period not exceeding 2 years, or by any or all such fine, imprisonment, suspension of permit, and revocation of registrations on equipment, in the discretion of the court. The penalties herein provided shall extend to the person causing, directing, or permitting such activity as well as to the actual violators.

History.--s. 6, ch. 70-442; s. 279, ch. 71-136; s. 16, ch. 85-234.

1Note.--Repealed by s. 15, ch. 84-79.