Environmental
When a Florida developer removes mangroves for a development project without a permit, they are violating:
AOnly local county ordinances
BFlorida's Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act and potentially federal Clean Water Act Section 404✓ Correct
COnly the Florida Building Code
DFREC regulations
Explanation
Florida's Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act (Chapter 403.9321-9333 F.S.) regulates the trimming and removal of mangroves. Unpermitted removal can also violate the federal Clean Water Act Section 404 since mangroves are considered waters/wetlands of the United States.
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