(1) Parcels of land that connect to or make use of the Works of The District Within The Everglades, and that meet the conditions specified below in subsection (2), are granted a General Permit to connect to and make use of the Works Of The District Within The Everglades, subject to the requirements of Part I of this chapter.
    (2) The parcels of land described below qualify for a General Permit, subject to the conditions specified below:
    (a) The property is less than 40 acres in size, is residential, and is not served by a central drainage system; or
    (b) The property is less than 5 acres in size, is commercial or industrial, and is not served by a central drainage system.
    (3) The District shall require the submission of applications for individual permits from general permittees if the District determines that the additional participation in this permit program is needed to meet the program goals. Notice of the requirement shall be provided to parcel owners in writing by certified mail.
    (4) General permits granted upon adoption of Part I of this chapter do not relieve the permittee of the responsibility to comply with all other laws or regulations applicable to the use of or discharges from the parcel.
    (5) General permits granted upon adoption of Part I of this chapter remain effective unless the District notifies a permittee in writing by certified mail pursuant to subsection (3), above, that the permit is revoked.
    (6) Parcel owners granted a general permit, who choose to participate in a Master Permit shall notify the District of their participation within 30 days of signing an agreement or other legal document with the master permit application.
    (7) No Notice of Intent, permit application, or application fee is required.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.085, 373.086, 373.451, 373.453, 373.4592 FS. History-New 1-22-92, Amended 1-1-97, 7-3-01.