Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-7.535 - Event Authorization

(1) In order to provide opportunities for group activities on District lands in a manner not otherwise provided or authorized in this Part, the District issues Event Authorizations.

(2) To receive an Event Authorization, a person or entity must provide reasonable assurance that:

(a) The requested use will not involve the permanent alteration of any District lands or the permanent placement of any structure on District lands;

(b) The requested use is resource-based;

(c) The requested use is consistent with the management plan for the District lands involved;

(d) The requested use will not harm the natural resources of the District lands;

(e) The requested use will not cause unreasonable expense to the District;

(f) The requested use will not create a substantial risk of liability that is not mitigated pursuant to paragraph (4)(b);

(g) The requested use will not harm any dam, impoundment, works, water control structure, road, or District-owned facilities or equipment;

(h) The requested use will not interfere with District water management, leased, or authorized uses of the land; and

(i) The requested use will not interfere with any other use allowed by this Part.

(3) Event Authorizations issued pursuant to this Part will include such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the use or activity authorized will meet the criteria set forth in this Part.

(4) A person or entity may request an Event Authorization according to the following procedure:

(a) Submit a written request to:

South Florida Water Management District

Land Resources Bureau

P.O. Box 24680

West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-4680

(b) If the requested use will create a substantial risk of liability to the District, the person or entity must mitigate the substantial risk of liability by:

1. Providing proof of liability and property damage insurance naming the District as an insured in an amount sufficient and determined by the District to cover the cost of the potential liability; and

2. Providing waivers or releases of liability sufficient to eliminate the potential liability.

(5) A person or entity receiving an Event Authorization from the District must have the Event Authorization in their possession at all times while on District lands.

(6) The District shall revoke an Event Authorization if the holder violates its terms or engages in an activity not authorized by the Event Authorization.

(7) An Event Authorization holder and all participants must comply with all conditions of the Event Authorization.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-7.535

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.1391, 373.59 FS.

New 7-12-06, Amended 5-3-14.

New 7-12-06, Amended 5-3-14.