Fla. Stat. 515.31
Drowning prevention education program; public information publication

(1)

The department shall develop a drowning prevention education program, which shall be made available to the public at the state and local levels and which shall be required as set forth in s. 515.27(2) for persons in violation of the pool safety requirements of this chapter. The department may charge a fee, not to exceed $100, for attendance at such a program. The drowning prevention education program shall be funded using fee proceeds, state funds appropriated for such purpose, and grants. The department, in lieu of developing its own program, may adopt a nationally recognized drowning prevention education program to be approved for use in local safety education programs, as provided in rule of the department.

(2)

The department shall also produce, for distribution to the public at no charge, a publication that provides information on drowning prevention and the responsibilities of pool ownership. The department, in lieu of developing its own publication, may adopt a nationally recognized drowning prevention and responsibilities of pool ownership publication, as provided in rule of the department.

Source: Section 515.31 — Drowning prevention education program; public information publication, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0515.­31 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 515.31. Drowning prevention education program; public information publication's source at flsenate​.gov