(1) The deepwater ports identified in Section 403.021(9)(b), F.S., are exempt from the requirements contained in Sections 161.142(1) and (2), F.S.

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    (2) The following coastal construction shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter when it is determined by the Department that it will not have an adverse impact:
    (a) Coastal construction in the interior tidal waters of the state not fronting the sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico or Straits of Florida, excluding inlets, passes, their associated ebb and flood tidal shoals and channels.
    (b) Structures which do not fall within the definition of coastal construction as defined in subsection 62B-41.002(8), F.A.C.
    (c) Structures having de minimus impacts as defined in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62B-41.002(19)(c)
Rulemaking Authority 161.041(1), 161.055(1), (2) FS. Law Implemented 161.021(6), 161.041(1), (2), 161.051, 161.142, 161.143, 379.2431(1) FS. History-New 8-23-92, Formerly 16B-41.004, Amended 10-23-01.