The board of county commissioners finds and determines that the insecure and improper
mooring of vessels in waters of the county or state within Hernando County increases
the danger of grounding and breaking loose of the said vessels and thereby endangers
navigation, life and property; that insecurely and improperly moored vessels have
broken loose in the past and damaged bridges, structures, and other valuable property;
that scrap and derelict vessels occupy areas which could be developed as berths for
economically active and attractive vessels; that scrap and derelict vessels moored
or sunk in waters of the county or state within Hernando County are unsightly, a danger
to navigation, and a detriment to tourism and to property values; that the infestation
of rats and the breeding of mosquitoes on derelict vessels moored upon waters of the
county or state within Hernando County constitute dangers to public health, and that
derelict or sunken vessels often constitute attractive nuisances that endanger the
lives and safety of children. The board hereby declares its intention that the provisions
of this article are not intended and should not be construed as in any way superseding
or attempting to conflict with applicable statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations
of the federal government or of the State of Florida but are intended to supplement
any such enactments or provisions.
(Ord. No. 2003-20, § 2, 11-18-03)
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