40E-7.534. Special Use Licenses

(1) In order to maximize opportunities for public recreation on District lands and provide public access where it might otherwise be prohibited, the District issues Special Use Licenses. A Special Use License is required to engage in the following activities on District lands: (a) To obtain vehicular access to District lands through locked gates as identified by posted signage; (b) To reserve campsites in certain areas with limited capacity as identified by posted signage; (c) For equestrian use in certain areas with limited capacity as identified by posted signage; or (d) For persons with a mobility impairment requesting to use a vehicle in areas prohibited under Rule 40E-7.525, F.A.C., or requesting other mobility-impaired accommodations. (2) The District will issue Special Use Licenses on a first-come, first-served basis when the area and facilities can accommodate the requested use and such use is consistent with the protection of natural resources. (3) A Special Use License holder and all participants must comply with all conditions as reflected in the Special Use License, (Form #0830). (4) Special Use License holders must retain the license in their possession at all times when using the area for which the license applies. If the Licensee is a group, the license must be in the possession of the group leader. (5) If the Licensee is using a vehicle, the license reference number must be displayed on the driver’s side of the dashboard of the Licensee’s and any participant’s vehicle. (6) Persons requesting a Special Use License, when required by the District, may apply in person, call, or write to request a copy of “Special Use Application and License” Form No. #0830 effective (5-3-14) (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03637), which is hereby incorporated by reference and may be obtained from the District at the following: (a) Land Resources Bureau South Florida Water Management District Post Office Box 24680 (mailing) Building B-1 3301 Gun Club Road (in person) West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680 Telephone: (561) 686-8800 or Florida WATS 1(800) 432-2045, or (b) The District’s website: www.sfwmd.gov/recreation. (7) The District shall revoke a Special Use License if the licensee violates any provisions of this Part or the Special Use License.