Section 40E-7.511 - Policy and Purpose(1) The purpose of Rules 40E-7.511 through 40E-7.539, F.A.C., hereinafter "this Part, " is to further implement the legislative intent expressed in Sections 259.101, 373.016(3)(i), 373.1391, 373.1395 and 373.59(11), F.S., and therefore, to establish regulations governing public access to certain District lands and use of said lands for nature based recreation and allied purposes. It is the intent of these regulations to protect the water resources, native plant communities, fish and wildlife populations, and related natural features of these lands together with any historic and cultural improvements thereon.(2) The District provides no assurance that District lands are safe for any purpose, that the District has a duty of care toward any person entering lands or that the District is responsible for any injuries or damage to persons or property caused by an act or omission of any person who enters said District lands, including invitees, licensees, contractors, trespassers or other persons except as provided in Section 373.1395, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-7.511
Rulemaking Authority 279.101, 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 259.101, 373.056, 373.103, 373.1391, 373.1395, 373.59 FS.
New 5-24-94, Amended 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.New 5-24-94, Amended 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.