40D-9.181. Underwater Diving

Scuba diving, or the use of underwater breathing apparatus of a similar nature, is prohibited on District Lands unless authorized by a Special Use Authorization. A person issued a Special Use Authorization to perform a dive from District Lands shall submit a report informing the District of any scientific or archaeological evidence discovered during the dive within 30 days after completing the dive. To receive a Special Use Authorization for diving, the applicant must satisfy the requirements contained in Rule 40D-9.330, F.A.C., and must provide reasonable assurances that: (1) The dive is for a scientific or resource investigation purpose; and (2) The person performing the dive is certified for the type of dive to be performed.