New State of Florida Requirements

In 2023, a new Florida law (State Statute §327.54 – Liveries; Safety Regulations; Penalty) went into effect. This law is overseen by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and requires paddlesport rental companies, like H2O Adventures & More LLC, to comply with the following:

    •    Hold a valid livery permit issued by FWC.

    •    Post the official “Personal Watercraft/Jet Boat Rental Safety” sign.

    •    Require each renter to complete a Pre-Rental / Pre-Ride Instruction Checklist (retained for 90 days).

    •    Keep documentation for one year, including: renter’s name, date of birth, address, number of people aboard the kayak, and an emergency contact.

 

Because of these new requirements, we’ve revamped and consolidated our waiver. It now includes:

    •    Space for minor child(ren),

    •    Adventure-specific legal acknowledgments tailored to the activity. What is an “Adventure-Specific Legal             Acknowledgment”? These are sections of the waiver that apply to your planned activity. Previously, only Fossil Hunting had its own acknowledgment. Now, to remain consistent with Florida’s legal requirements, we’ve added two more.  You’ll now see:

             •    Fossil Hunting

             •    Paddling Events (Kayak)

             •    Saltwater Fishing & Scalloping

 

Examples for Completing the Waiver (Back Page):

    1.    Fossil hunting on foot → Complete “Fossil Hunting.”

    2.    Fossil hunting by kayak → Complete “Fossil Hunting” + “Paddling Events (Kayak).”

    3.    Scalloping trip by kayak → Complete “Paddling Events (Kayak)” + “Saltwater Fishing & Scalloping.”

    4.    General paddling tours (eco-tours, bioluminescence, sunset, full moon, swim with manatees, etc.) → Complete “Paddling Events (Kayak).”

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If you’re unsure how to complete the waiver or have questions, our team will be happy to assist.

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