Boating Accident Law in Florida
This page covers boating accident law as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what boating accident protects generally, see the national overview.
Compiled from primary legal sourcesNot legal adviceHow we source this
Laws that govern boating accident in Florida
Florida state law
- Title XIV - TAXATION AND FINANCE > Chapter 212 - TAX ON SALES, USE, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONSFL 212 § 212.02
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIV - VESSELS > Chapter 327 - VESSEL SAFETYFL 327 § 327.02
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 823 - PUBLIC NUISANCESFL 823 § 823.11
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIV - VESSELS > Chapter 327 - VESSEL SAFETYFL 327 § 327.35
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XXIV - VESSELS > Chapter 327 - VESSEL SAFETYFL 327 § 327.30
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XLVII - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS > Chapter 921 - SENTENCEFL 921 § 921.0022
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Tort Claims Act
Federal law allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts committed by federal employees. Codified at 28 U.S.C. §§ 1346(b), 2671-2680.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for boating accident in Florida.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.