(1) The regulation of mangrove protection under ss. 403.9321-403.9333 is intended to be complete and effective without reference to or compliance with other statutory provisions.
(2) Any rule or policy applicable to permits provided for by s. 403.9327 or s. 403.9328 which establishes a standard applicable to mangrove trimming or alteration is invalid unless a scientific basis for the rule or policy is established. Such rules or policies shall not receive a presumption of validity in any administrative or judicial proceeding for review. Any such rule or policy must be demonstrated to substantially advance a fundamental purpose of the statute cited as authority for the rule or policy or shall be invalid.
History.—s. 10, ch. 95-299.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 403 - Environmental Control
Part VII - Miscellaneous Provisions (Ss. 403.90-403.9339)
403.90 - Judicial review relating to permits and licenses.
403.905 - Removal of fill on sovereignty lands.
403.927 - Use of water in farming and forestry activities.
403.928 - Assessment of water resources and conservation lands.
403.9301 - Wastewater services projections.
403.9302 - Stormwater management projections.
403.9322 - Legislative findings.
403.9323 - Legislative intent.
403.9324 - Mangrove protection rule; delegation of mangrove protection to local governments.
403.93271 - Applicability to multifamily residential units.
403.9328 - Alteration and trimming of mangroves; permit requirement.
403.9329 - Professional mangrove trimmers.
403.9331 - Applicability; rules and policies.
403.9332 - Mitigation and enforcement.
403.9334 - Effect of ch. 96-206.
403.93345 - Coral reef protection.
403.9336 - Legislative findings.
403.9337 - Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes.
403.9339 - Golf course best management practices certification.