The bill approves a regulation to close Deveaux Bank to public access from March 15 to October 15 annually.

The bill approves a regulation by the Department of Natural Resources to close access to Deveaux Bank, including intertidal areas, between March 15 and October 15 each year. This closure aims to protect nesting and migrating sea and shorebirds from habitat loss and public disturbance. The regulation also extends the year-round closure above the high tide line to safeguard birds and other wildlife during sensitive periods. The measure responds to significant erosion caused by recent storms, including Hurricane Idalia.

The bill approves a regulation to close Deveaux Bank to public access from March 15 to October 15 annually.

The bill approves a regulation by the Department of Natural Resources to close access to Deveaux Bank, including intertidal areas, between March 15 and October 15 each year. This closure aims to protect nesting and migrating sea and shorebirds from habitat loss and public disturbance. The regulation also extends the year-round closure above the high tide line to safeguard birds and other wildlife during sensitive periods. The measure responds to significant erosion caused by recent storms, including Hurricane Idalia.