1. (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:

   1. (a) To obtain vehicular access to District lands through locked gates as identified by posted signage;
   2. (b) To reserve campsites in certain areas with limited capacity as identified by posted signage;
   3. (c) For equestrian use in certain areas with limited capacity as identified by posted signage; or
   4. (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. (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. (3) A Special Use License holder and all participants must comply with all conditions as reflected in the Special Use License, (Form #0830).
4. (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. (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. (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) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-03637"
   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:

   1. (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

   2. (b) The District’s website: HYPERLINK "http://www.sfwmd.gov/recreation" www.sfwmd.gov/recreation.
7. (7) The District shall revoke a Special Use License if the licensee violates any provisions of this Part or the Special Use License.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.1391, 373.59 FS. History–New 5-24-94, Amended 1-1-99, 1-1-01, 1-5-03, 7-12-06, 5-3-14.