Florida § 327.56 - Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; probable cause; secondary offense.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 327.56 — Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; probable cause; secondary offense., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 327.56. Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; probable cause; secondary offense.
(1) An officer may not board any vessel or perform a vessel stop in this state unless the officer has probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred or is occurring. (2) An officer may not perform a vessel stop or board a vessel for the sole purpose of performing a safety or marine sanitation equipment inspection. A violation of safety or marine sanitation equipment requirements is a secondary offense, rather than a primary offense.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 327.56
What does Florida Statutes § 327.56 cover?
Section 327.56 ("Safety and marine sanitation equipment inspections; probable cause; secondary offense.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 327.56?
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