Boards of water and sewer commissions; prohibited from restricting public recreational uses of controlled water bodies subject to exceptions

Summary

The bill prohibits city water and sewer boards from restricting public recreational activities on water bodies they own or control, unless they demonstrate a substantial public interest at a public hearing. It permits emergency closures for up to 90 days without a hearing, after which a hearing must be held. The rule applies only to navigable waterways within 50 miles of the Gulf that serve as sources of drinking water.

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