State of Florida Requirements
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Under Florida State Statute §327.54 Liveries; Safety Regulations 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 “Paddlecraft Rental Safety” sign.
• Require each renter to complete a Livery Pre-Rental & Pre-Ride Instruction Checklist and Attestation every 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 (Box on 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, we are here to assist.
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