Why was the decibel level law passed in the first place?
In 1986, the Florida Legislature passed the provision in statute to allow counties to adopt the 90 decibels at 50 feet requirement. This provision was made as a result of concerns over extremely loud powerboats, often referred to as “go-fast,” “cigarette,” or “racing” boats. Presently, airboat sound levels may also be regulated through county adoption of this language.
