Section 40C-9.120 - Access to and Closures of District Lands(1) Public Access. District Lands shall be open to the public for access on foot at all points except where restricted by signs. Public access to District Lands by means other than foot shall only be at entry points designated by signs.(2) District Lands shall be closed to public use when such action is necessary to protect the water, natural or cultural resources of such lands.(3) District Lands shall be closed to public use during emergency conditions such as floods, severe weather events, wildfires, or during prescribed burns, construction, or other land management activities that may present a danger to the public. If a governmental entity other than the District is conducting the activity, that entity shall close District Lands pursuant to this subsection.(4) District Lands shall be closed to public use in areas undergoing construction or restoration, or subject to other water management activities, where necessary to protect the site.(5) District Lands shall be closed to public use during certain hours, or for certain periods of time, when such closure is necessary to implement the land management requirements for such Lands.(6) District Lands shall be closed to public use when necessary to conduct research, studies or data collection.(7) The District shall provide notice by signs when District Lands are closed for public use.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40C-9.120
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.1391 FS. Law Implemented 259.032, 373.1391, 373.1401 FS.
New 1-16-94, Amended 7-30-01.New 1-16-94, Amended 7-30-01.