5M-15.004. Documentation of Dispute

In order to establish that a dispute exists as to the applicability of Section 373.406(2), F.S. (1) A water management district making a request for a binding determination from the Department must provide a copy of written correspondence informing the landowner that the activity requires or may require a permit, and a copy of written correspondence or other documentation from the landowner indicating that the landowner is claiming that the activity is exempt under Section 373.406(2), F.S. (2) A landowner making a request for a binding determination from the Department must provide a copy of written correspondence from the water management district indicating that the activity requires or may require a permit, and a written statement or other documentation indicating that the landowner is claiming that the activity is exempt under Section 373.406(2), F.S.