SB 290 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

482.071, F.S.;

requiring certain persons applying for a pest control business license or renewal to provide the department with a certificate of insurance;

specifying requirements for such certificate of insurance;

amending s.

482.161, F.S.;

revising the severity of an administrative fine for violations of certain provisions;

amending s.

482.165, F.S.;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 penalties;permittees of biosolids land application sites;

deleting an obsolete provision;

specifyingproviding requirementsconstruction; for certain signage to be displayed on a property;

providing additional eligibility requirements for the Agriculture and Aquaculture Page 43 of 7160 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CSSB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 requirements for SBthe 290Agriculture 594-01929-26and 2026290c2Aquaculture Producers Emergency Recovery Loan Program;

establishing the Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program;

570.85, F.S.;

prohibiting a local government from requiring a property owner to obtain a rural event venue permit or license;

amending s.

570.86, F.S.;

defining “rural event venue”;

amending s.

revising the Florida Forest Service’sService powers, authority, and duties;

authorizing the Florida Forest Service to manage the Welaka Training Center;

authorizing the Withlacoochee andor Welaka Training Centers to assess certain fees as determined by the Florida Forest PageService, 5regardless of 71where CODING:certain training occurs;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 Service, regardless of where certain training occurs;

renaming the Bonifay Forestry Station as the John Michael Mathis Forestry Station to honor the late John Michael Mathis;

requiring Feeding Florida to takePage certain4 actionsof to60 implementCODING: the program;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 take certain actions to implement the program;

providing applicability;nonapplicability;

prohibiting entities whose certificate of registration havehas been revoked from reapplying for a specified period of time;

requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer PageServices 6to provide an applicant for a proposed charter with specified information upon the denial of 71a CODING:proposed charter;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 Services to provide an applicant for a proposed charter with specified information upon the denial of a proposed charter;

providingPage construction;5 of 60 CODING:

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Pagerequiring 7a designated member of 71the CODING:association to make an attestation;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 requiring a designated member of the association to make an attestation;

revising thePage timeframe6 within which the Department of Agriculture60 andCODING: Consumer Services is required to issue the permit upon the receipt of specified information;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 the timeframe within which the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required to issue the permit upon the receipt of specified information;

287.056(4) and 287.138(5), F.S., relating to disqualification for state term contract eligibility, and contracting with entities of foreign countries of concern prohibited, respectively, Pageto 8incorporate ofthe 71amendment CODING:made to s.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 to incorporate the amendment made to s.

212.08(13), F.S., relating to taxation and specifiedPage exemptions,7 toof incorporate60 theCODING: amendment made to s.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 specified exemptions, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

(b) “Gasoline-powered landscape equipment” means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used to provide landscape management or maintenance or to move leaves, dirt, grass, or other debris off of sidewalks, Pagedriveways, 9lawns, ofor 71other CODING:surfaces.

(2) A county may not enact or enforce a resolution, an ordinance, a rule, a code, or a policy or take any action that restricts or prohibits the use of gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment and may not create differing standards for such equipment or distinguish Page 8 of 60 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 driveways,such lawns,equipment from any electric or othersimilar surfaces.equipment in a retail, manufacturer, or distributor setting.

(2) A county may not enact or enforce a resolution, an ordinance, a rule, a code, or a policy or take any action that restricts or prohibits the use of gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment and may not create differing standards for such equipment or distinguish such equipment from any electric or similar equipment in a retail, manufacturer, or distributor setting.

Present subsections (18) through (30) and (31) through (54) of section 163.3164, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (19) through (31) and (33) through (56), respectively, and new subsections (18) and (32) are added to that section, to read:

163.3164 Community Planning Act;

definitions.—As used in this act:

(18) “Ecologically significant parcel” means a parcel of land located within the boundaries of a low-density municipality which is currently undeveloped and has been designated as either rural, conservation, agricultural, or greenspace as provided by a local government comprehensive plan developed pursuant to s.

163.3177.

(32) “Low-density municipality” means a municipality existing on or before January 1, 2025, which is less than 2,500 acres in total size and contains a population of 5,000 or fewer legal residents.

Section 3.

Present subsection (7) of section 163.3202, Page 10 of 71 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 Florida Statutes, is redesignated as subsection (8), and a new subsection (7) is added to that section, to read:

163.3202 Land development regulations.— (7)(a) Notwithstanding any ordinance to the contrary, an application for a development on an ecologically significant parcel in a low-density municipality may not be administratively approved without an attestation provided by the developer, under penalty of perjury, to the low-density municipality which states that the development will not exceed a maximum density of 1 residential unit per 20 acres.

(b) This subsection does not apply to applications for the construction of residential units on an ecologically significant parcel for the express purpose of providing housing for family members of the applicant.

However, the applicant must provide an attestation, under penalty of perjury, to the low-density municipality which states that the residential units being constructed will be used for such express purpose before the administrative approval of an application for development.

(c) The density requirements provided in this subsection may be waived upon a resolution approved by a unanimous vote of the commission or council of the low-density municipality.

Section 4.

(a) “Gasoline-powered farm equipment” means a machine powered by an internal combustion engine or motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used Pageon 11a offarm 71or CODING:used to transport farm products.

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(3) This section does not prohibit or limit a municipality from encouraging the use of alternative farm or landscape equipment,Page such9 asof battery-powered60 farmCODING: or landscape equipment.

Section 5.

Paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of section 212.055, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

212.055 Discretionary sales surtaxes;

legislative intent;

authorization and use of proceeds.—It is the legislative intent that any authorization for imposition of a discretionary sales surtax shall be published in the Florida Statutes as a subsection of this section, irrespective of the duration of the levy.

Each enactment shall specify the types of counties authorized to levy;

the rate or rates which may be imposed;

the maximum length of time the surtax may be imposed, if any;

the procedure which must be followed to secure voter approval, if required;

the purpose for which the proceeds may be expended;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 andequipment, such other requirements as thebattery-powered Legislaturefarm mayor provide.landscape equipment.

TaxableSection transactions3. and administrative procedures shall be as provided in s.

212.054.

(2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFRASTRUCTURE SURTAX.— (d) The proceeds of the surtax authorized by this subsection and any accrued interest shall be expended by the school district, within the county and municipalities within the county, or, in the case of a negotiated joint county agreement, within another county, to finance, plan, and construct infrastructure;

to acquire any interest in land for public recreation, conservation, or protection of natural resources or to prevent or satisfy private property rights claims resulting from limitations imposed by the designation of an area of critical state concern;

to provide loans, grants, or rebates to residential or commercial property owners who make energy efficiency improvements to their residential or commercial property, if a local government ordinance authorizing such use is approved by referendum;

or to finance the closure of county- owned or municipally owned solid waste landfills that have been closed or are required to be closed by order of the Department of Environmental Protection.

Any use of the proceeds or interest for purposes of landfill closure before July 1, 1993, is ratified.

The proceeds and any interest may not be used for the operational expenses of infrastructure, except that a county that has a population of fewer than 75,000 and that is required to close a landfill may use the proceeds or interest for long- term maintenance costs associated with landfill closure.

Counties, as defined in s.

125.011, and charter counties may, in addition, use the proceeds or interest to retire or service Page 13 of 71 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 indebtedness incurred for bonds issued before July 1, 1987, for infrastructure purposes, and for bonds subsequently issued to refund such bonds.

Any use of the proceeds or interest for purposes of retiring or servicing indebtedness incurred for refunding bonds before July 1, 1999, is ratified.

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For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “infrastructure” means:

a.

Any fixed capital expenditure or fixed capital outlay associated with the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of public facilities that have a life expectancy of 5 or more years, any related land acquisition, land improvement, design, and engineering costs, and all other professional and related costs required to bring the public facilities into service.

For purposes of this sub-subparagraph, the term “public facilities” has the same meaning means facilities as defined in s.

163.3164(43) s.

163.3164(41), s.

163.3221(13), or s.

189.012(5), and includes facilities that are necessary to carry out governmental purposes, including, but not limited to, fire stations, general governmental office buildings, and animal shelters, regardless of whether the facilities are owned by the local taxing authority or another governmental entity.

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A fire department vehicle, an emergency medical service vehicle, a sheriff’s office vehicle, a police department vehicle, or any other vehicle, and the equipment necessary to outfit the vehicle for its official use or equipment that has a life expectancy of at least 5 years.

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Any expenditure for the construction, lease, or maintenance of, or provision of utilities or security for, facilities, as defined in s.

29.008.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 d.

Any fixed capital expenditure or fixed capital outlay associated with the improvement of private facilities that have a life expectancy of 5 or more years and that the owner agrees to make available for use on a temporary basis as needed by a local government as a public emergency shelter or a staging area for emergency response equipment during an emergency officially declared by the state or by the local government under s.

252.38.

Such improvements are limited to those necessary to comply with current standards for public emergency evacuation shelters.

The owner must enter into a written contract with the local government providing the improvement funding to make the private facility available to the public for purposes of emergency shelter at no cost to the local government for a minimum of 10 years after completion of the improvement, with the provision that the obligation will transfer to any subsequent owner until the end of the minimum period.

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Any land acquisition expenditure for a residential housing project in which at least 30 percent of the units are affordable to individuals or families whose total annual household income does not exceed 120 percent of the area median income adjusted for household size, if the land is owned by a local government or by a special district that enters into a written agreement with the local government to provide such housing.

The local government or special district may enter into a ground lease with a public or private person or entity for nominal or other consideration for the construction of the residential housing project on land acquired pursuant to this sub-subparagraph.

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Instructional technology used solely in a school Page 15 of 71 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 district’s classrooms.

As used in this sub-subparagraph, the term “instructional technology” means an interactive device that assists a teacher in instructing a class or a group of students and includes the necessary hardware and software to operate the interactive device.

The term also includes support systems in which an interactive device may mount and is not required to be affixed to the facilities.

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For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “energy efficiency improvement” means any energy conservation and efficiency improvement that reduces consumption through conservation or a more efficient use of electricity, natural gas, propane, or other forms of energy on the property, including, but not limited to, air sealing;

installation of insulation;

installation of energy-efficient heating, cooling, or ventilation systems;

installation of solar panels;

building modifications to increase the use of daylight or shade;

replacement of windows;

installation of energy controls or energy recovery systems;

installation of electric vehicle charging equipment;

installation of systems for natural gas fuel as defined in s.

206.9951;

and installation of efficient lighting equipment.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, a local government infrastructure surtax imposed or extended after July 1, 1998, may allocate up to 15 percent of the surtax proceeds for deposit into a trust fund within the county’s accounts created for the purpose of funding economic development projects having a general public purpose of improving local economies, including the funding of operational costs and incentives related to economic development.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 must indicate the intention to make an allocation under the authority of this subparagraph.

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Surtax revenues that are shared with eligible charter schools pursuant to paragraph (c) shall be allocated among such schools based on each school’s proportionate share of total school district capital outlay full-time equivalent enrollment as adopted by the education estimating conference established in s.

216.136.

Surtax revenues must be expended by the charter school in a manner consistent with the allowable uses provided in s.

1013.62(4).

All revenues and expenditures shall be accounted for in a charter school’s monthly or quarterly financial statement pursuant to s.

1002.33(9).

If a school’s charter is not renewed or is terminated and the school is dissolved under the provisions of law under which the school was organized, any unencumbered funds received under this paragraph shall revert to the sponsor.

Section 6.

(20) The Department of Environmental Protection, in Pagecoordination 17with the Department of 71Agriculture CODING:and Consumer Services, shall determine whether any state-owned conservation lands acquired on or after January 1, 2024, are suitable for bona fide agricultural purposes, as defined in s.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, shall determine whether any state-owned conservation lands acquired on or after January 1, 2024, are suitable for bona fide agricultural purposes, as defined in s.

All proceeds from the sale of such surplused lands must be deposited into the Incidental Trust Fund within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for less than feePage simple10 landof acquisition60 pursuantCODING: to ss.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 fee simple land acquisition pursuant to ss.

Section 7.4.

Babcock Ranch Advisory Group.— (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Babcock PageRanch 18Preserve ofAct.” 71(2) CODING:DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 Ranch Preserve Act.” (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:

(f) “Financially self-sustaining” means having management and operation expenditures not more than the revenues collected from fees and other receipts for resource use and development andPage from11 interestof and60 investedCODING: funds.

(g) “Florida Forest Service” means the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(h) “Multiple use” means the management of all of the renewable surface resources of the Babcock Ranch Preserve to best meet the needs of the public, including the use of the land for some or all of the renewable surface resources or related services over areas large enough to allow for periodic adjustments in use to conform to the changing needs and conditions of the preserve while recognizing that a portion of the land will be used for some of the renewable surface resources available on that land.

The goal of multiple use is the harmonious and coordinated management of the renewable surface resources without impairing the productivity of the land Page 19 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 and consideringfrom theinterest relative value of the renewable surface resources, and notinvested necessarilyfunds. a combination of uses to provide the greatest monetary return or the greatest unit output.

(g) “Florida Forest Service” means the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(h) “Multiple use” means the management of all of the renewable surface resources of the Babcock Ranch Preserve to best meet the needs of the public, including the use of the land for some or all of the renewable surface resources or related services over areas large enough to allow for periodic adjustments in use to conform to the changing needs and conditions of the preserve while recognizing that a portion of the land will be used for some of the renewable surface resources available on that land.

The goal of multiple use is the harmonious and coordinated management of the renewable surface resources without impairing the productivity of the land and considering the relative value of the renewable surface resources, and not necessarily a combination of uses to provide the greatest monetary return or the greatest unit output.

(b) The preserve is established to protect and preserve the environmental, agricultural, scientific, scenic, geologic, watershed,Page fish,12 wildlife, historic, cultural, and recreational values of the60 preserve,CODING: and to provide for the multiple use and sustained yield of the renewable surface resources within the preserve consistent with this section.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 watershed, fish, wildlife, historic, cultural, and recreational values of the preserve, and to provide for the multiple use and sustained yield of the renewable surface resources within the preserve consistent with this section.

(e) This section does not interfere with or prevent the Pageimplementation 20of agricultural practices authorized by the agricultural land use designations established in the local comprehensive plans of 71either CODING:Charlotte County or Lee County as those plans apply to the Babcock Ranch Preserve.

(f) This section does not preclude the maintenance and use of roads and trails or the relocation of roads in existence on the effective date of this section, or the construction, maintenance, and use of new trails, or any motorized access necessary for the administration of the land contained within the preserve, including motorized access necessary for emergencies involving the health or safety of persons within the preserve.

(4) BABCOCK RANCH ADVISORY GROUP.— (a) The purpose of the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group is to assist the department by providing guidance and advice Page 13 of 60 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 implementationconcerning of agricultural practices authorized by the agriculturalmanagement landand usestewardship designations established in the local comprehensive plans of either Charlotte County or Lee County as those plans apply to the Babcock Ranch Preserve.

(f) This section does not preclude the maintenance and use of roads and trails or the relocation of roads in existence on the effective date of this section, or the construction, maintenance, and use of new trails, or any motorized access necessary for the administration of the land contained within the preserve, including motorized access necessary for emergencies involving the health or safety of persons within the preserve.

(4) BABCOCK RANCH ADVISORY GROUP.— (a) The purpose of the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group is to assist the department by providing guidance and advice concerning the management and stewardship of the Babcock Ranch Preserve.

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VacanciesPage will14 beof filled60 inCODING: the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 Vacancies will be filled in the same manner in which the original appointment was made.

FEES.— (a) The department shall assume all authority provided by this section to manage and operate the preserve as a working Pageranch 22upon the termination or expiration of 71the CODING:management agreement attached as Exhibit “E” to that certain agreement for sale and purchase approved by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on November 22, 2005, and by Lee County on November 20, 2005.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 ranch upon the termination or expiration of the management agreement attached as Exhibit “E” to that certain agreement for sale and purchase approved by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund on November 22, 2005, and by Lee County on November 20, 2005.

the activities necessary for the management, public use, and occupancy of facilities and landsPage within15 theof preserve;60 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 lands within the preserve;

These fees are independent of fees assessed by the commission for the privilege of hunting, fishing, or pursuing outdoor recreational activities within the Pagepreserve, 23and shall be deposited into the Incidental Trust Fund of 71the CODING:Florida Forest Service, subject to appropriation by the Legislature.

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Negotiate directly with and enter into such agreements, leases, contracts, and other arrangements with any person, firm, association, organization, corporation, or governmental entity, including entities of federal, state, and local governments, as Pageare 24necessary ofand 71appropriate CODING:to carry out the purposes and activities authorized by this section.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes and activities authorized by this section.

(5)(6) DISSOLUTION OF BABCOCK RANCH, INC.—Upon dissolution of the Babcock Ranch, Inc., all statutory powers, duties, functions, records, personnel, property, and unexpended balances ofPage appropriations,17 allocations, and other funds of the60 corporationCODING: shall be transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services unless otherwise provided by law.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 of appropriations, allocations, and other funds of the corporation shall be transferred to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services unless otherwise provided by law.

Section 8.5.

state contracts.— (2)(a) A vendor that is in default on any contract with an agency, has failed to timely compensate its subcontractors or suppliers, or has otherwise repeatedly demonstrated a recent inability to fulfill the terms and conditions of previous state contracts or to adequately perform its duties under those Pagecontracts 25may ofnot 71submit CODING:a bid, proposal, or reply to an agency or enter into or renew a contract to provide any goods or services to an agency after its placement, pursuant to this section, on the suspended vendor list.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 contracts may not submit a bid, proposal, or reply to an agency or enter into or renew a contract to provide any goods or services to an agency after its placement, pursuant to this section, on the suspended vendor list.

If good cause exists, the department must notify the vendor in writing of its intent to remove the vendor from the vendor list and of the vendor’s right to an administrative hearing and the applicable procedures and time requirements for any such hearing.Page 18 of 60 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 hearing.

Section 9.6.

The examination shall also Pageinclude 26a test of 71the CODING:applicant’s ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 include a test of the applicant’s ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic;

In addition, the examination shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control inPage the19 safe operation of a60 motorCODING: vehicle or combination of vehicles of the type covered by the license classification which the applicant is seeking, including an examination of the applicant’s ability to perform an inspection of his or her vehicle.

(c) An applicant for a commercial driver license who receives unauthorized assistance from another person in completing the portion of the examination which tests the applicant’s ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic or his or her knowledge of the traffic laws of this state pertaining to the class of motor vehicle for which he or she is applying to be licensed to operate, including laws regulating driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, driving with an Page 27 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 unlawfulin blood-alcoholthe level,safe andoperation drivingof whilea intoxicated,motor commitsvehicle aor misdemeanorcombination of vehicles of the secondtype degree,covered punishableby asthe providedlicense inclassification s.which the applicant is seeking, including an examination of the applicant’s ability to perform an inspection of his or her vehicle.

(c) An applicant for a commercial driver license who receives unauthorized assistance from another person in completing the portion of the examination which tests the applicant’s ability to read and understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic or his or her knowledge of the traffic laws of this state pertaining to the class of motor vehicle for which he or she is applying to be licensed to operate, including laws regulating driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, driving with an unlawful blood-alcohol level, and driving while intoxicated, commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

Section 10.7.

(3)Page A20 Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the60 secondCODING: degree, punishable as provided in s.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 (3) A Any person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

Section 11.8.

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Section 13.10.

Section 14.11.

Present paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (3) of section 403.0855, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively, a new paragraph (a) is Pageadded 28to that subsection, and subsections (2) and (4) of 71that CODING:section are amended, to read:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 added to that subsection, and subsections (2) and (4) of that section are amended, to read:

(4) All permits shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (3)(a) subsection (3) by July 1, 2028 July 1, 2022.

Section 15.12.

PresentSubsections subsection(20) (5) of section 482.071, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as subsection (6), and a(21) neware subsection (5) is added to thatsection section,489.105, Florida Statutes, to read:

482.071Page Licenses.—21 (5) Each person applying for a pest control business license or renewal thereof who will offer and perform fumigations as a part of his60 orCODING: her regular business operations must furnish to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirement for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage, consisting of:

(a) Bodily injury coverage of $1 million per person and $2 million per occurrence;

and property damage coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in the aggregate;

or (b) Combined single-limit coverage of $2 million in the aggregate.

Section 16.

Subsection (7) of section 482.161, Florida Page 29 of 71 CODING:

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482.161 Disciplinary grounds and actions;

reinstatement.— (7) The department, pursuant to chapter 120, in addition to or in lieu of any other remedy provided by state or local law, may impose an administrative fine in the Class III II category pursuant to s.

570.971 for a violation of this chapter or of the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

In determining the amount of fine to be levied for a violation, the following factors shall be considered:

(a) The severity of the violation, including the probability that the death, or serious harm to the health or safety, of any person will result or has resulted;

the severity of the actual or potential harm;

and the extent to which this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter were violated;

(b) Any actions taken by the licensee or certified operator in charge, or limited certificateholder, to correct the violation or to remedy complaints;

(c) Any previous violations of this chapter or of the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter;

and (d) The cost to the department of investigating the violation.

Section 17.

Subsections (3) and (5) of section 482.165, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

482.165 Unlicensed practice of pest control;

cease and desist order;

injunction;

civil suit and penalty.— (3) In addition to or in lieu of any remedy provided under subsection (2), the department may institute a civil suit in circuit court to recover a civil penalty for any violation for Page 30 of 71 CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 which the department may issue a notice to cease and desist under subsection (2).

The civil penalty shall be in the Class III II category pursuant to s.

570.971 for each offense.

The court may also award to the prevailing party court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(5) In addition to or in lieu of any remedy provided under subsections (2) and (3), the department may, even in the case of a first offense, impose a fine not less than twice the cost of a pest control business license, but not more than a fine in the Class III II category pursuant to s.

570.971, upon a determination by the department that a person is in violation of subsection (1).

For the purposes of this subsection, the lapse of a previously issued license for a period of less than 1 year is not considered a violation.

Section 18.

Subsections (20) and (21) are added to section 489.105, Florida Statutes, to read:

489.105 Definitions.—As used in this part:

Section 19.13.

489.1295 Theft of subcontractor or supplier services.— (1) A person licensed as a contractor or who otherwise holds himself or herself out to be a contractor may not knowingly or willfully fail to compensate his or her subcontractors or suppliers without reasonable cause within 3015 business days after receiving payment for the services performed by the subcontractor or supplier.

(2) A person licensed as a contractor or who otherwise Pageholds 31himself or herself out to be a contractor who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of 71the CODING:first degree, punishable as provided in s.

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Section 20.14.

SectionPage 21.22 of 60 CODING:

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Section 22.16.

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(d)(4)Page A23 program or facility which is offered and used solely for the purpose of dance,60 aerobicCODING: exercise, or martial arts, and which utilizes no physical exercise equipment.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 (d)(4) A program or facility which is offered and used solely for the purpose of dance, aerobic exercise, or martial arts, and which utilizes no physical exercise equipment.

Upon the filing of an affidavit with the department establishing Pagethat 33the stated qualifications of 71this CODING:paragraph subsection were met before July 1, 1997, this paragraph subsection will apply retroactively to the date that the country club met these qualifications.

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Section 24.18.

penalties.— (1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—It is the intent of the Legislature toPage protect,24 preserve, and promote the safety, welfare, and peace of the60 citizensCODING: of this state by adopting measures to reduce the threat to private property rights, including the right to exclude and to be free from trespass of unauthorized commercial solicitation on private property when noticed by the property owner.

It is the intent of this section to protect such private property rights by creating a uniform standard for notifying individuals or groups of individuals that commercial solicitation is prohibited on private property.

(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:

(a) “Commercial solicitation” means the act of attempting to sell goods or services, or to raise funds for a commercial purpose, through direct or indirect contact with individuals, Page 34 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 including,to butprotect, notpreserve, limitedand to,promote usingthe words,safety, bodywelfare, gestures,and orpeace signs,of onthe behalfcitizens of athis businessstate orby adopting measures to reduce the threat to private property rights, including the right to exclude and to be free from trespass of unauthorized commercial entity.solicitation on private property when noticed by the property owner.

It is the intent of this section to protect such private property rights by creating a uniform standard for notifying individuals or groups of individuals that commercial solicitation is prohibited on private property.

(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:

(a) “Commercial solicitation” means the act of attempting to sell goods or services, or to raise funds for a commercial purpose, through direct or indirect contact with individuals, including, but not limited to, using words, body gestures, or signs, on behalf of a business or commercial entity.

999 THIS DWELLING IS DESIGNATED PRIVATE PROPERTY.

(4)Page PENALTIES.—A25 personof who60 violatesCODING: subsection (3) commits a noncriminal violation, punishable as provided in s.

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Section 25.19.

Section 26.20.

Paragraph (c) is added to subsection (3) of Pagesection 35570.822, ofFlorida 71Statutes, CODING:to read:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 section 570.822, Florida Statutes, to read:

Section 27.21.

570.832 Florida Native Seed Research and Marketing Program.—The Florida Wildflower Foundation, in coordination with the department, shall, subject to appropriation, establish the FloridaPage Native26 Seed Research and Marketing Program to conduct research designed to expand the availability and uses of native60 seedsCODING: and strengthen the market position of this state’s native seed industry through marketing campaigns and promotions in this state and across the nation.

Section 28.

Section 570.846, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

570.846 Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.— (1) PURPOSE.—To encourage specialized and qualified veterinary professionals to practice in this state, to retain the employment of such professionals in this state, and to promote the care and treatment of food animals intended for Page 36 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 humanFlorida consumption,Native thereSeed isResearch establishedand Marketing Program to conduct research designed to expand the Floridaavailability Foodand Animaluses Veterinaryof Medicinenative Loanseeds Repaymentand Program.strengthen the market position of this state’s native seed industry through marketing campaigns and promotions in this state and the nation.

Section 22.

Section 570.846, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

570.846 Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.— (1) PURPOSE.—To encourage specialized and qualified veterinary professionals to practice in this state, to retain the employment of such professionals in this state, and to promote the care and treatment of food animals intended for human consumption, there is established the Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.

(b) “Food animal veterinarian” means a veterinarian working in food animal veterinary medicine who focuses on the management and health of food animalsanimals, and who spends a minimum of 20 hours per week on food animal species care and treatment.

(c) “Food animal veterinary medicine” means a veterinary medical practice whichthat encompasses medical care, disease prevention,Page and27 consultation on feeding, housing, and overall herd or flock management of food60 animalsCODING: to ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable food supply for the public.

(3) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for the program, a candidate must have graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine, have received a Florida veterinary medical license, have obtained a Category II Accreditation from the United States Department of Agriculture, and be a practicing food animal veterinarian in this state.

(4) FUNDING.—Subject to legislative appropriation, the department may make loan principal repayments of up to $25,000 a year for up to 5 years on behalf of eligible candidates.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 repaymentsprevention, areand contingentconsultation uponon continuedfeeding, proofhousing, ofand employmentoverall inherd thismanagement stateof asfood animals to ensure a practicingsafe, healthy, and sustainable food animalsupply veterinarian.for the public.

(3) ELIGIBILITY.—To be eligible for the program, a candidate must have graduated from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine, have received a Florida veterinary medical license, have obtained a Category II Accreditation from the United States Department of Agriculture, and be a practicing food animal veterinarian in this state.

(4) FUNDING.—Subject to legislative appropriation, the department may make loan principal repayments of up to $25,000 a year for up to 5 years on behalf of eligible candidates.

All repayments are contingent upon continued proof of employment in this state as a practicing food animal veterinarian.

Section 29.23.

Subsection (1) of section 570.85, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

570.85 Agritourism.— (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote agritourism as a way to support bona fide agricultural production by providing a stream of revenue and by educating the general public about the agricultural industry.

It is also the intent of the Legislature to eliminate duplication of regulatory authority over agritourism as expressed in this section.

Except as otherwise provided for in this section, and notwithstanding any other law, a local government may not adopt or enforce a local ordinance, regulation, rule, or policy that prohibits, restricts, regulates, or otherwise limits an agritourism activity on land classified as agricultural land under s.

193.461, and may not require a property owner to obtain a rural event venue permit or license.

This subsection does not limit the powers and duties of a local government to address substantial offsite impacts of agritourism activities or an emergency as provided in chapter 252.

Section 30.

Subsection (6) is added to section 570.86, Page 38 of 71 CODING:

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570.86 Definitions.—As used in ss.

570.85-570.89, the term:

(6) “Rural event venue” means a venue located on property classified as agricultural pursuant to s.

193.461 and used for special functions, such as weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, or similar gatherings.

Section 31.

(4) “Dealer” means a person, firm, or corporation, including a producer, processor, retailer, or wholesaler, that sells, offers for sale, or holds for the purpose of sale in this statePage 3028 dozenof or60 moreCODING: eggs or its equivalent in any one week, or more than 20,000 384 dressed birds annually in any one week.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 state 30 dozen or more eggs or its equivalent in any one week, or more than 20,000 384 dressed birds annually in any one week.

Section 24.

(c) Provide firefighting crews, who shall be under the control and direction of the Florida Forest Service and its Pagedesignated 39agents; of 71 CODING:

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Other law notwithstanding, center managers, district managers, forest protection assistant bureau chief, and deputy chiefs of field operations have Selected Exempt Service status in the state personnelPage designation;29 of 60 CODING:

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(h) Require all state, regional, and local government Pageagencies 40operating aircraft in the vicinity of 71an CODING:ongoing wildfire to operate in compliance with the applicable state Wildfire Aviation Plan;

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(3)Page Employees30 of the60 FloridaCODING: Forest Service and of federal, state, and local agencies, and all other persons and entities that are under contract or agreement with the Florida Forest Service to assist in firefighting operations as well as those entities, called upon by the Florida Forest Service to assist in firefighting may, in the performance of their duties, set counterfires, remove fences and other obstacles, dig trenches, cut firelines, use water from public and private sources, and carry on all other customary activities in the fighting of wildfires without incurring liability to any person or entity.

The manner in which the Florida Forest Service monitors a smoldering wildfire or smoldering prescribed fire or fights any wildfire are planning level activities for which sovereign immunity applies and is not waived.

(4)(a) The department may build structures, notwithstanding chapters 216 and 255, not to exceed a cost of $50,000 per Page 41 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 structure(3) Employees of the Florida Forest Service and of federal, state, and local agencies, and all other persons and entities that are under contract or agreement with the Florida Forest Service to assist in firefighting operations as well as those entities, called upon by the Florida Forest Service to assist in firefighting may, in the performance of their duties, set counterfires, remove fences and other obstacles, dig trenches, cut firelines, use water from existingpublic resourcesand private sources, and carry on forestall lands,other federalcustomary excessactivities property,in andthe unneededfighting existingof structures.wildfires without incurring liability to any person or entity.

The manner in which the Florida Forest Service monitors a smoldering wildfire or smoldering prescribed fire or fights any wildfire are planning level activities for which sovereign immunity applies and is not waived.

(4)(a) The department may build structures, notwithstanding chapters 216 and 255, not to exceed a cost of $50,000 per structure from existing resources on forest lands, federal excess property, and unneeded existing structures.

The Florida Forest Service may construct lookout towers, roads, bridges, firelines, and other facilities and may purchase or fabricate tools,Page supplies,31 andof equipment60 forCODING: firefighting.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 tools, supplies, and equipment for firefighting.

(a) The center May establish cooperative efforts involving Pagefederal, 42state, ofand 71local CODING:entities;

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 federal, state, and local entities;

(d) The center May assess appropriate fees for food, lodging,Page travel,32 course materials, and supplies in order to meet their its operational costs and may grant free meals, room, and scholarships to persons and other entities as determined by the Florida Forest Service, regardless of whether60 trainingCODING: occurs at the Withlacoochee Training Center or Welaka Training Center or at another location in exchange for instructional assistance.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 lodging, travel, course materials, and supplies in order to meet its operational costs and may grant free meals, room, and scholarships to persons and other entities as determined by the Florida Forest Service, regardless of whether training occurs at the Withlacoochee or Welaka Training Center or at another location in exchange for instructional assistance.

however, Pageat 43that oftime, 71the CODING:state could not accept donations of land.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26 2026290c2 at that time, the state could not accept donations of land.

(c) The Bonifay Forestry Station shall be named the John Michael Mathis Forestry Station.

This is to honor the late Mr.

John Michael Mathis, the Chipola Forestry Center manager whose distinguished career spanned 18 years, and who received many awards for his service, including commendation for leadership in wildfire mitigation for his service during Hurricane Michael.

Mr.

John Michael Mathis was a proud husband, father, forester, and friend.

Money received pursuant to this section is appropriated for and may be disbursed for the acquisitionPage 33 of exchange60 andCODING: surplus equipment used for wildland firefighting, and for all necessary operating expenditures related to such equipment, in the same fiscal year and the fiscal year following the disposition.

The department shall maintain records of the accounts into which the money is deposited.

(10)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s.

252.38, the Florida Forest Service has exclusive authority to require and Page 44 of 71 CODING:

Florida Senate - 2026 CS for CS for SB 290 594-01929-26575-01714-26 2026290c22026290c1 issueacquisition authorizationsof exchange and surplus equipment used for broadcastwildland burningfirefighting, and agriculturalfor all necessary operating expenditures related to such equipment, in the same fiscal year and silviculturalthe pilefiscal burning.year following the disposition.

The department shall maintain records of the accounts into which the money is deposited.

(10)(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of s.

252.38, the Florida Forest Service has exclusive authority to require and issue authorizations for broadcast burning and agricultural and silvicultural pile burning.

Section 33.25.

595.421 Farmers Feeding Florida Program.—There is established the Farmers Feeding Florida Program to coordinate with Feeding Florida, or its successor entity, for the acquisition, transportation, and distribution of non-Emergency Food Assistance Program fresh food products for the benefit of residentsPage who34 are food insecure due to a lack of local60 foodCODING: resources, accessibility, and affordability.

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 residents who are food insecure due to a lack of local food resources, accessibility, and affordability.

Transportation of non-Emergency Food Assistance Program fresh food products using owned vehicles or contracted Pagecommercial 45vehicles. of 71 CODING:

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(2) Foods purchased by Feeding Florida through the program are restricted to charitable purposes for hunger relief and may notPage reenter35 theof wholesale,60 retail,CODING: or secondary market.

(3) Feeding Florida may not, in implementing this section, allow a candidate for elective office to host a food distribution event during the period of time between the last day of the election qualifying period and the date of the election if the candidate is opposed for election or reelection at the time of the event.

This subsection does not apply if the event is in response to a declared state of emergency.

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(3) Feeding Florida may not, in implementing this section, allow a candidate for elective office to host a food distribution event during the period of time between the last day of the election qualifying period and the date of the election if the candidate is opposed for election or reelection at the time of the event.

This subsection does not apply if the event is in response to a declared state of emergency.

Section 26.

Interim measures may include the continuation of regulatory requirements in effectPage on36 Juneof 30,60 1998.CODING:

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Florida Senate - 2026 CS for SB 290 575-01714-26 2026290c1 effect on June 30, 1998.

(7) REGISTRATION AND RENEWALS.— (c) The department may not renew a certificate of Pageregistration 47for a facility that is not compliant with this section unless documentation of 71corrective CODING:action is provided with the renewal application.

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Section 35.27.

Rent must shall bePage paid37 in advance of January60 1CODING: of each year or, in the case of a new lease, at the time of signing, regardless of who holds the lease.

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