HB 433 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 subject to legislative appropriation;

establishing the Florida Food Animal and Equine Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program;

definingproviding terms;definitions;

authorizing the Departmentdepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services to make loan principalprinciple repayments on behalf of eligible candidates up to a certain amount for a specifiedPage timeframe,5 subjectof to83 legislativeCODING: appropriation;

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 specified timeframe, subject to legislative appropriation;

573.112, F.S.;

renaming the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc., as the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc.;

establishing the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc., as a direct-support organization of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;

revising provisions relating to membership;

amending s.

581.031, F.S.;

conforming a provision to changes made by the act;

amending s.

revising Pagethe 6definition of 86the CODING:term "dealer";

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 the definition of the term "dealer";

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 feescertain forfees specified purposes as determined by the Florida Forest Service, regardless of where certain training occurs;

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

prohibiting the foodsfood purchased by Feeding Florida through such program from reenteringre-entering the wholesale, retail, or secondary market;

prohibiting Feeding Florida from allowing a candidate for elective office tofrom hosthosting a food distribution eventPage during6 aof specified83 timeframe;CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 event under certain circumstances;

makingprohibiting the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from renewing a technicalcertificate change;of registration for a noncompliant facility unless certain documentation is provided with the renewal application;

prohibiting the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from renewing a certificate of registration for a noncompliant facility unless certain documentation is provided with the renewal Page 7 of 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 application;

601.13, F.S.;

renaming the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc., as the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc.;

amending s.

authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer ServicesPage to7 waive certain requirements at the discretion of the83 commissioner;CODING:

authorizing fair associations incorporated before a Page 8 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 Services to waive certain daterequirements toat conductthe theirdiscretion affairs;of the commissioner;

authorizing fair associations incorporated before a certain date to conduct their affairs;

amending s.

makingrevising athe technicalinformation change;that an applicant must submit to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Page 8 of 83 CODING:

revising the information that an applicant must submit to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the department to issue a permit for an association to conduct a fair;

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 thefor timeframe within which the Departmentdepartment of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required to issue thea permit uponfor thean receiptassociation ofto specifiedconduct information;a fair;

makingrevising technicalthe changes;timeframe within which the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required to issue the permit upon the receipt of specified information;

deleting obsolete provisions;

prohibiting a person from wearing or displaying an item that displays the words "concealed weapon permit" or "concealed weapon permitholder"permit holder" with the intent to mislead another to believe that the person is authorized to wear or display such item;

865.065, F.S.;

revising definitions;

conforming provisions to changes made by the act;

amending s.

providing for the merger and transfer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc., into the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc.;

requiring the completion of the merger by a specified date;

providing that the merger is subject to specified provisions;

providing for the transfer of Page 10 of 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 funds;

providing for the transfer of any program, activity, duty, or function;

establishing the Citrus Research and Field Trial Foundation, Inc., as the custodian of any property of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc.;

conforming cross-references;cross- references;

287.056(4) and 287.138(5), F.S., relating to disqualification for state term contract eligibilityeligibility, and contracting with entities of foreignPage countries9 of concern83 prohibited,CODING: respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 foreign countries of concern prohibited, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 Section 1.

(a) "Gasoline-powered farm equipment" means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or a motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used on a farm or used to transport farm products.

(b)Page "Gasoline-powered10 landscape equipment" means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline83 andCODING: oil which is used to provide landscape management or maintenance or to move leaves, dirt, grass, or other debris off of sidewalks, driveways, lawns, or other 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 such equipment from any electric or similar equipment in a retail, manufacturer, or distributor setting.

(3) This section does not prohibit or limit a county from encouraging the use of alternative farm or landscape equipment, such as battery-powered farm or landscape equipment.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 Section(b) 2."Gasoline-powered landscape equipment" means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or a 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, driveways, lawns, or other surfaces.

Present(2) subsectionsA (18)county throughmay (30)not andenact (31)or throughenforce (54)a ofresolution, sectionan 163.3164,ordinance, Floridaa Statutes,rule, area redesignatedcode, asor subsectionsa (19)policy throughor (31)take andany (33)action throughthat (56),restricts respectively,or andprohibits newthe subsectionsuse (18)of gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment and (32)may arenot addedcreate todiffering thatstandards section,for tosuch read:equipment or distinguish such equipment from any electric or similar equipment in a retail, manufacturer, or distributor setting.

(3) This section does not prohibit or limit a county from encouraging the use of alternative farm or landscape equipment, such as battery-powered farm or landscape equipment.

Section 2.

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

(18) "Ecologically significant parcel" means a parcel of land located within the boundaries of a low-density municipality whichPage is11 currentlyof undeveloped83 andCODING: has been designated as either rural, conservation, agricultural, or greenspace as provided by a local government comprehensive plan developed pursuant to s.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 which is currently undeveloped and has been designated as rural, conservation, agricultural, or greenspace as provided by a local government comprehensive plan developed under s.

PresentSubsection subsection (7) of section 163.3202, Florida Statutes, is redesignatedrenumbered 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 Pagepenalty 13of perjury, to the low-density municipality which states that the development will not exceed a maximum density of 861 CODING: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 Page 12 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 penaltyconstructed ofwill perjury,be toused thefor low-densitysuch municipalityexpress whichpurpose statesbefore that the developmentadministrative willapproval not exceed a maximum density of 1an residentialapplication unitfor perdevelopment. 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.

(a) "Gasoline-powered farm equipment" means a machine powered by an internal combustion engine or a motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used on a farm or used to transport farm products.

(b) "Gasoline-powered landscape equipment" means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or a motor that Pageuses 14gasoline, diesel, or a blend of 86gasoline CODING:and oil which is used to provide landscape management or maintenance or to move leaves, dirt, grass, or other debris off of sidewalks, driveways, lawns, or other surfaces.

(2) A municipality 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 13 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 usessuch gasoline,equipment diesel,from orany aelectric blend of gasoline and oil which is used to provide landscape management or maintenancesimilar orequipment toin movea leaves,retail, dirt,manufacturer, grass, or otherdistributor debrissetting. off of sidewalks, driveways, lawns, or other surfaces.

(2) A municipality 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.

the procedure which must be followed to secure voter approval, if Pagerequired; 15 of 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 required;

(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, withinPage another14 county,of to83 finance,CODING: plan, and construct infrastructure;

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 within another county, to finance, plan, and construct infrastructure;

The proceeds and any interest may not be used for the operational expenses of infrastructure, except that a county Pagethat 16has a population of 86fewer CODING: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.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 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.

Any use of the proceeds or interest for purposesPage 15 of retiring83 orCODING: servicing indebtedness incurred for refunding bonds before July 1, 1999, is ratified.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 purposes of retiring or servicing indebtedness incurred for refunding bonds before July 1, 1999, is ratified.

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

163.3164(43)163.3164 means facilities as defined in 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 Pagelocal 17taxing ofauthority 86or CODING:another governmental entity.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 local taxing authority or another governmental entity.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 c.

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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 Page 17 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 e.written agreement with the local government to provide such housing.

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.

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, Pageincluding, 19but ofnot 86limited CODING:to, air sealing;

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 including, but not limited to, air sealing;

installation of electric vehicle chargingPage equipment;18 of 83 CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 charging equipment;

Surtax revenues must be expended by the charter Pageschool 20in ofa 86manner CODING:consistent with the allowable uses provided in s.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 school in a manner consistent with the allowable uses provided in s.

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,Page any19 unencumberedof funds83 receivedCODING: under this paragraph shall revert to the sponsor.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 organized, any unencumbered funds received under this paragraph shall revert to the sponsor.

PresentSubsection subsection (19) of section 253.0341, Florida Statutes, is redesignatedrenumbered as subsection (21), and new subsectionsubsections (19) and subsection (20) are added to that section, to read:

(20) The Department of Environmental Protection, in 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 Pagebona 21fide ofagricultural 86purposes, CODING:as defined in s.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 bona fide agricultural purposes, as defined in s.

(b) For all state-owned conservation lands determined to be suitable for bona fide agricultural production and surplused byPage the20 Department of Environmental83 Protection,CODING: the department shall retain a rural-lands-protection easement pursuant to s.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 by the Department of Environmental Protection, the department shall retain a rural-lands-protection easement pursuant to s.

(d) Designated state forest lands, state park lands, or wildlife management areas,areas or lands within the boundaries of the federally authorized and approved Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan may not be surplused pursuant to this subsection.

Page259.1053 22Babcock ofRanch 86Preserve; CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 259.1053 Babcock Ranch Preserve;

(b) "Commission" means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.Page 21 of 83 CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 Commission.

(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 Pageservices 23over areas large enough to allow for periodic adjustments in use to conform to the changing needs and conditions of 86the CODING: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 Page 22 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 services over areas large enough to allow for periodic adjustments in use to conform to the changinggreatest needsmonetary andreturn conditionsor of the preservegreatest whileunit recognizingoutput. 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, 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 Pagepreserve 24consistent ofwith 86this CODING:section.

(c) This section does not preclude the use of common varieties of mineral materials such as sand, stone, and gravel for construction and maintenance of roads and facilities within the preserve.

(d) This section does not affect the constitutional responsibilities of the commission in the exercise of its regulatory and executive power with respect to wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life, including the regulation of Page 23 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 preservehunting, consistentfishing, withand thistrapping section.within the preserve.

(c) This section does not preclude the use of common varieties of mineral materials such as sand, stone, and gravel for construction and maintenance of roads and facilities within the preserve.

(d) This section does not affect the constitutional responsibilities of the commission in the exercise of its regulatory and executive power with respect to wild animal life and freshwater aquatic life, including the regulation of hunting, fishing, and trapping within the preserve.

(4) BABCOCK RANCH ADVISORY GROUP.— (a) The purpose of the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group is to Pageassist 25the department by providing guidance and advice concerning the management and stewardship of 86the CODING:Babcock Ranch Preserve.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 assist the department by providing guidance and advice concerning the management and stewardship of the Babcock Ranch Preserve.

One member with experience in sustainable management of forestPage lands24 forof commodity83 purposes.CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 forest lands for commodity purposes.

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(c)Page Members25 of the83 BabcockCODING: Ranch Advisory Group shall:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 (c) Members of the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group shall:

(b) Upon assuming management and operation of the Pagepreserve, 27the ofdepartment 86shall: CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 preserve, the department shall:

the activities necessary for the management, public use, and occupancy of facilities and landsPage within26 theof preserve;83 CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 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 preserve, and shall be deposited into the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service, subject to appropriation by the PageLegislature. 28 of 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 Legislature.

Tier I public hunting shall provide hunting opportunities similar to those offered on wildlife management areas with an emphasis on youth andPage family-oriented27 hunts.of 83 CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 and family-oriented hunts.

Negotiate directly with and enter into such agreements, leases, contracts, and other arrangements with any person, firm, Pageassociation, 29organization, corporation, or governmental entity, including entities of 86federal, CODING:state, and local governments, as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes and activities authorized by this section.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 association, organization, corporation, or governmental entity, including entities of federal, state, and local governments, as are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purposes and activities authorized by this section.

Such grants,Page leases,28 andof permits83 mayCODING: be made and given without advertisement or securing competitive bids.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 grants, leases, and permits may be made and given without advertisement or securing competitive bids.

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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 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 Page 29 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 287.1351section, Suspendedon vendors;the suspended vendor list.

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 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.

A vendor may not be removed from the vendor list without receiving an individual notice of intent Pagefrom 31the ofdepartment. 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 from the department.

322.12 Examination of applicants.— (4) The examination for an applicant for a commercial driver license shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight given by a driver license examiner designated by the department or by a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist, or physician and a test of the applicant's hearing given by a driver license examinerPage or30 aof licensed83 physician.CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 examiner or a licensed physician.

In addition, the examination shall include an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control Pagein 32the safe operation of 86a CODING:motor 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 Page 31 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 inregulating, thewarning, safeand operationdirecting oftraffic aor motorhis vehicle or combinationher knowledge of vehiclesthe traffic laws of thethis typestate coveredpertaining byto the licenseclass classificationof motor vehicle for which thehe applicantor she is seeking,applying to be licensed to operate, including anlaws examinationregulating ofdriving under the applicant'sinfluence abilityof toalcohol performor controlled substances, driving with an inspectionunlawful blood-alcohol level, and driving while intoxicated, commits a misdemeanor of histhe orsecond herdegree, vehicle.punishable as provided in s.

(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.

Page(2) 33A ofperson 86may CODING:not knowingly or willfully provide unauthorized assistance to an applicant for the examination required to hold a commercial driver license pursuant to s.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 (2) A person may not knowingly or willfully provide unauthorized assistance to an applicant for the examination required to hold a commercial driver license pursuant to s.

If a person violates this section by knowingly loaning a vehicle to a person whose driver license is suspended and if that vehicle is involved in an accident resultingPage in32 bodily injury or death, the driver license of the83 personCODING: violating this section must shall be suspended for 1 year.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 resulting in bodily injury or death, the driver license of the person violating this section must shall be suspended for 1 year.

SectionSections 377.71, 377.711, and 377.712, Florida Statutes, isare repealed.

SectionParagraphs 377.711,(a) and (b) of subsection (3) of section 403.0855, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) and (c), respectively, subsections (2) and (4) are amended, and a new paragraph (a) is repealed.added to subsection (3) of that section, to read:

Section 13.

Section 377.712, Florida Statutes, is repealed.

Section 14.

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 added to that subsection, and subsections (2) and (4) of that section are amended, to read:

Rules adopted by the department pursuant to this Pagesection 34may ofnot 86take CODING:effect until ratified by the Legislature.

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

(b)Section Local13. governments that do not transport biosolids for land application outside of their respective county boundaries shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (3)(a) by July 1, 2031.

ThisSubsection paragraph(5) mayof notsection be482.071, construedFlorida toStatutes, prohibitis therenumbered transportationas ofsubsection Class(6), Band biosolids by a localnew governmentsubsection outside(5) ofis itsadded boundaries to athat Classsection, AAto biosolidsread: treatment facility or waste-to-energy facility located within the boundaries of another local government.

Section482.071 15.Licenses.— Page 33 of 83 CODING:

Present subsection (5) of section 482.071, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as subsection (6), and a new subsection (5) is added to that section, to read:

482.071 Licenses.— (5) Each person applying for a pest control business license or renewal thereof who will offer and perform fumigations as a part of his or her regular business operations must furnish to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirement for minimum financial responsibility for Page 35 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (5) Each person applying for a pest control business license or renewal thereof who will offer and perform fumigations as a part of his or her regular business operations must furnish to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage, consisting of:

Section 16.14.

and the extent to which this chapterPage or34 theof rules83 adoptedCODING: 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;

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (c) Any previous violations of this chapter or of the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter;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;

Section 17.15.

(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 ClassPage III35 IIof category83 pursuantCODING: 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.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 SectionClass 18.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 16.

Section 19.17.

489.1295 ProhibitionTheft againstof nonpayment.—subcontractor or supplier services.— (1) A person licensed as a contractor mustor compensatewho aotherwise subcontractorholds himself or supplier,herself unlessout thereto isbe a bonacontractor fidemay disputenot regardingknowingly theor amountwillfully due,fail ifto any,compensate his or her subcontractors or suppliers without reasonable cause within 30 days after receiving payment for services,the labor,services performed by the subcontractor or materials:supplier.

(a)(2) WithinA 45person dayslicensed afteras receivinga paymentcontractor foror thewho servicesotherwise performedholds himself or materialsherself suppliedout byto be a contractor who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the subcontractorfirst ordegree, supplier;punishable as provided in s.

or775.082 (b) In accordance with the terms of the contract for such services, labor, or materials.s.

(2)775.083. A licensed contractor who knowingly or willfully violates this section is subject to disciplinary proceedings as provided in s.

489.129.(3) If a person licensed as a contractor or who otherwise Page 36 of 83 CODING:

Section 20.

Subsection (6) of section 500.04, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

500.04 Prohibited acts.—The following acts and the causing thereof within the state are prohibited:

(6) The obstruction of or refusal to permit entry or Page 38 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 inspection,holds himself or herself out to permitbe a contractor violates this section and the takingservices ofperformed by the subcontractor or supplier are valued at $20,000 or more, such person commits a sample,felony of the third degree, punishable as authorizedprovided byin s.

775.082, s.

775.083, or s.

775.084.

Section 18.

Subsection (6) of section 500.04, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

500.04 Prohibited acts.—The following acts and the causing thereof within the state are prohibited:

(6) The obstruction of or refusal to permit entry or inspection, or to permit the taking of a sample, as authorized by s.

Section 21.19.

Section 22.20.

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(b)(2) A gymnastics school which engages only in Pageinstruction 39and oftraining 86and CODING:in which exercise is only incidental to such instruction and training.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 instruction and training and in which exercise is only incidental to such instruction and training.

As used in this paragraph subsection, the term "country club" means a facility that offers its members a variety of services that may include, but need not be limited to,Page social38 activities;of 83 CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 to, social activities;

(f)(6) A program or facility that is offered by an organization for the exclusive use of its employees and their Pagefamily 40members. of 86 CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 family members.

Section 24.22.

penalties.— (1) LEGISLATIVE INTENT.—It is the intent of the Legislature to protect, preserve, and promote the safety, welfare, and peace of the citizens of this state by adopting measuresmeasure 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 noticedPage by39 theof property83 owner.CODING:

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 noticed by the property owner.

Page(b) 41"Dwelling" ofhas 86the CODING:same meaning as in s.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 (b) "Dwelling" has the same meaning as in s.

(4) PENALTIES.—A person who violates subsection (3) commitsPage a40 noncriminalof violation,83 punishableCODING: as provided in s.

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 commits a noncriminal violation, punishable as provided in s.

Section 25.23.

20.04(7), to reorganize Pagedepartmental 42units upon the approval of 86the CODING:commissioner.

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 departmental units upon the approval of the commissioner.

Section 26.

Section 27.25.

570.832Page Florida41 Native Seed Research and Marketing Program.—The Florida Wildflower Foundation, Inc., in coordination with the department, shall, subject to appropriation, establish the Florida Native Seed Research and Marketing Program to conduct research designed to expand the availability and uses of native83 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:

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 570.846570.832 Florida FoodNative AnimalSeed Research and EquineMarketing VeterinaryProgram.—The MedicineFlorida LoanWildflower RepaymentFoundation, Program.—in (1)coordination PURPOSE.—Towith encouragethe specializeddepartment, andshall, qualifiedsubject veterinary professionals to practiceappropriation, inestablish thisthe state,Florida tonative retainSeed theResearch employmentand ofMarketing suchProgram professionalsto inconduct thisresearch state,designed and to promoteexpand the careavailability and treatmentuses of foodnative animalsseeds and equinestrengthen animals,the theremarket isposition establishedof thethis Floridastate's Foodnative Animalseed industry through marketing campaigns and Equinepromotions Veterinarywithin Medicinethis Loanstate Repaymentand Program.the nation.

TheSection purpose26. of the program is to authorize the department to make payments that offset loans incurred, for up to three new eligible candidates annually, for studies leading to a veterinary degree with a specialization in food animal or equine veterinary medicine.

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 Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program.

The purpose of the program is to authorize the department to make payments to offset loans incurred for studies leading to a veterinary degree with a specialization in food animal veterinary medicine for up to three new eligible candidates annually.

(a) "Equine""Food animal" means a species of animal belongingraised tofor the taxonomichuman familyfood equidae,supply, whichincluding includescattle, horsesswine, andsheep, donkeys.goat, Page 42 of 83 CODING:

(b) "Food animal" means a species of animal raised for the human food supply.

Food animals include cattle, swine, sheep, goat, poultry, aquaculture, and apiary species.

(c) "Food animal and equine animal veterinary medicine" means a veterinary medical practice that encompasses medical care, disease prevention, and consultation on the feeding, housing, and overall flock, herd, or equine health management.

(d) "Food animal or equine veterinarian" means a veterinarian working in food and equine animal veterinary medicine who focuses on the management and health of such Page 44 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 animalspoultry, andaquaculture, who spends a minimum of 20 hours per week on food animal species or equine animal species care and treatment.apiary species.

(3)(b) ELIGIBILITY.—To"Food beanimal eligibleveterinarian" formeans the program, a candidateveterinarian mustworking havein graduatedfood fromanimal an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited college of veterinary medicine,medicine havewho receivedfocuses aon Floridathe veterinarymanagement medicaland license,health haveof obtainedfood aanimals, Categoryand IIwho Accreditationspends fromat theleast United20 Stateshours Departmentper ofweek Agriculture,on and be a practicing food animal orspecies equinecare animaland veterinariantreatment. in this state.

(4)(c) FUNDING.—Subject"Food toanimal legislativeveterinary appropriation,medicine" themeans departmentveterinary maymedical makepractice loanthat principalencompasses repaymentsmedical care, disease prevention, and consultation on feeding, housing, and overall herd management of upfood animals to $25,000ensure pera eligiblesafe, candidatehealthy, perand year.sustainable food supply for the public.

Loan(3) principalELIGIBILITY.—To repaymentsbe mayeligible befor madethe onprogram, behalfa candidate must have graduated from a college of eachveterinary eligiblemedicine candidateaccredited eachby yearthe forAmerican upVeterinary toMedical 5Association, years.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 each year for each eligible candidate for up to 5 years.

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

(5) DUPLICATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.—An eligible candidatePage receiving43 financialof assistance83 fromCODING: the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program as established in 7 U.S.C.

part 3151a is ineligible to receive financial assistance from the program under this section.

(6) RULEMAKING.—The department may adopt any rule necessary for the administration of the program.

Section 29.

Subsection (1) of section 570.85, Florida Page 45 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 Statutes,candidate isreceiving amendedfinancial toassistance read:from the federal veterinary medicine loan repayment program as established in 7 U.S.C.

part 3151a is ineligible to receive financial assistance from the program under this section.

(6) RULEMAKING.—The department may adopt any rule necessary for the administration of the program.

Section 27.

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

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hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 433 2026 Section 28.

(6) "Rural event venue" means a venue located on property classified as agricultural pursuantunder to s.

193.461 and used for special functions,functions such as weddings, receptions, corporate Pagemeetings, 46or ofsimilar 86gatherings. CODING:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 meetings, or similar gatherings.

Section 31.

Subsection (7) of section 573.112, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

573.112 Advisory council.— (7) Notwithstanding any provision of this section, the Citrus Research and Field Trial Development Foundation, Inc., a direct-support organization of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services University of Florida established pursuant to s.

570.691 s.

1004.28, shall serve as the advisory council for a citrus research marketing order, provide the department with advice on administering the order, and, in accordance with the order, conduct citrus research and perform other duties assigned by the department.

Notwithstanding s.

570.691 s.

1004.28(3) or any provision of this section, the foundation's board of directors shall be composed of the Florida State Plant Health Inspection Service Director and, appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, 7 members who are 13 members, including 10 citrus growers, 2 representatives of the university's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, and 1 member who is a Florida citrus nursery representative.

Members of the board of directors shall serve without compensation but appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, who are each entitled to reimbursement from the foundation for per diem and travel expenses as provided in s.

112.061.

Section 32.

Subsection (32) of section 581.031, Florida Page 47 of 86 CODING:

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581.031 Department;

powers and duties.—The department has the following powers and duties:

(32) To conduct or cause to be conducted research projects, including, but not limited to, citrus canker and citrus greening, which are recommended by the Citrus Research and Field Trial Development Foundation, Inc., within the limits of appropriations made specifically for such purpose.

Section 33.

Section 34.30.

(b) Prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires wherever they Page 4845 of 8683 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (b) Prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires wherever they may occur on public or private land in this state and do all things necessary in the exercise of such powers, authority, and duties;

(f) Pay the cost of the initial commercial driver license Page 4946 of 8683 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (f) Pay the cost of the initial commercial driver license examination fee, and renewalrenewal, for those employees whose position requires them to operate equipment requiring a license.

(3) Employees of the Florida Forest Service and of federal, state, and local agencies, and all other persons and Page 5047 of 8683 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 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.

(5) The Florida Forest Service shall organize its operational units to most effectively prevent, detect, and suppress wildfires, and to that end, may employ the necessary Pagepersonnel 51to ofmanage 86its CODING:activities in each unit.

The Florida Page 48 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 personnelForest toService managemay itsconstruct activitieslookout intowers, eachroads, unit.bridges, firelines, and other facilities and may purchase or fabricate tools, supplies, and equipment for firefighting.

The Florida Forest Service may construct lookout towers, roads, bridges, firelines, and other facilities and may purchase or fabricate tools, supplies, and equipment for firefighting.

(b) The center Shall provide wildfire suppression training opportunities for rural fire departments, volunteer fire Pagedepartments, 52and ofother 86local CODING:fire response units.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 departments,(c) The center Shall focus on curriculum related to, but not limited to, fuel reduction, an incident management system, prescribed burning certification, multiple-use land management, water quality, forest health, environmental education, and otherwildfire localsuppression firetraining responsefor units.structural firefighters.

(c)(d) The center ShallMay focusassess onappropriate curriculumfees relatedfor to,food, butlodging, nottravel, limitedcourse to,materials, fueland reduction,supplies anin incidentorder managementto system,meet prescribedits burningoperational certification,costs multiple-useand landmay management,grant waterfree quality,meals, forestroom, health,and environmentalscholarships education,to persons and wildfireother suppressionentities 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 structuralinstructional firefighters.assistance.

(d) The center May assess appropriate fees for food, lodging, travel, 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 whether training occurs at the Withlacoochee Training Center or Welaka Training Center or at another location in exchange for instructional assistance.

sold the land to the state and, with the proceeds of the sale, purchased forestry equipment to Page 5350 of 8683 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 with the proceeds of the sale, purchased forestry equipment to be used by the citizens of Madison County to plant trees and fight wildfires.

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.

Page(10)(a) 54Notwithstanding ofthe 86provisions CODING:of s.

252.38, the Florida Forest Service has exclusive authority to require and Page 51 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (10)(a)issue Notwithstandingauthorizations thefor provisionsbroadcast ofburning s.and agricultural and silvicultural pile burning.

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

Section 35.31.

Page(1) 55In oforder 86to CODING:implement the program, Feeding Florida shall:

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (1)(a) InEnter orderinto toan implementagreement with the program,department Feedingto Floridaprovide, shall:at a minimum, all of the following services:

(a) Enter into an agreement with the department to provide, at a minimum, all of the following services:

(2) Foods purchased by Feeding Florida through the program are restricted to charitable purposes for hunger relief and may Page 5653 of 8683 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (2) Foods purchased by Feeding Florida through the program are restricted to charitable purposes for hunger relief and may not reenter the wholesale, retail, 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 reelectionre-election at the time of the event.

Section 36.32.

PresentParagraph paragraph (c) of subsection (7) of section 597.004, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as paragraph (d) and amended, a new paragraph (c)(a) isof addedsubsection to(2) thatis subsection,amended, and a new paragraph (a)(c) ofis added to subsection (2)(7) of that sectionsection, is amended, to read:

Establish procedures for holders of aquaculture Pagecertificates 57of registration to submit the notice of 86intent CODING:to comply with best management practices.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 certificates3. of registration to submit the notice of intent to comply with best management practices.

3.

Section 37.33.

leases.— Page(5) 58LEASES ofIN 86PERPETUITY; CODING:

RENT.— (a) All leases issued previously under the provisions of Page 55 of 83 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (5)s. LEASES IN PERPETUITY;

RENT.— (a) All leases issued previously under the provisions of s.

Section 38.34.

Section 39.35.

Subsection (3) of section 601.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

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hb433-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 433 2026 601.13 Citrus research;

administration by Department of Citrus;

appropriation.— (3) An entity that solicits research proposals and awards funding for those proposals expending funds received from the State Treasury on citrus production research conducted pursuant to chapter 573, as recommended by the Citrus Research and Field Trial Development Foundation, Inc., or conducted through contract with the department shall deliver a report that includes all of the following information to the commission biannually and at the request of the commission:

(a) Project plans selected for funding.

(b) The financial status of the projects.

(c) Current findings of the funded research.

(d) Availability of citrus products or application of growers' practices found through funded research.

(e) The status of the commercialization process of such products or practices.

Section 40.

(1) "Annual public fair" means a community, county, district,Page regional,56 orof state83 fairCODING: that is held and conducted by a fair association and permitted by the department pursuant to s.

616.15.

(2) "Authority" means the Florida State Fair Authority.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (3)district, "Communityregional, fair"or meansstate an annual public fair that servesis anheld areaand ofconducted lessby thana anfair entireassociation county,and haspermitted exhibitsby thatthe aredepartment inpursuant accordanceto with s.

616.15.

(2) "Authority" means the Florida State Fair Authority.

(3) "Community fair" means an annual public fair that serves an area of less than an entire county, has exhibits that are in accordance with s.

(4)(3)(4) "Concession" means use by a fair association, or a grant, lease, or license to a third party, of a portion of the land under the ownership, custody, or control of a fair association for specific uses, or the right to enter upon the land for specific purposes, such as providing rides, games, food, beverage, merchandise for sale, exhibits, projects, activities, events, programs, or other uses authorized in this chapter.

The majority of the board of directors of the fair shall reside, be employed, or operate a business in the countyPage that57 theof fair83 associationCODING: represents.

(4)(6) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(7) "District fair" means an annual public fair that Page 61 of 86 CODING:

hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 servescounty at least five counties and has exhibits that meet the requirementsfair ofassociation s.represents.

(4)(6) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(7) "District fair" means an annual public fair that serves at least five counties and has exhibits that meet the requirements of s.

(7)(10)Page "Exhibitor"58 means an individual, a group of individuals,83 orCODING: a business, including a fair association or third party contracting with a fair association, which has an exhibit.

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hb433-02-c2hb433-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 433 2026 (8)(11)(7)(10) "Fair"Exhibitor" association"means oran "association"individual, meansa angroup associationof notindividuals, foror profita incorporatedbusiness, underincluding thisa chapterfair forassociation theor purposethird ofparty conductingcontracting andwith operatinga publicfair fairsassociation, orwhich expositions.has an exhibit.

(8)(11) "Fair association" or "association" means an association not for profit incorporated under this chapter for the purpose of conducting and operating public fairs or expositions.

A specialized show may qualifyPage under59 one of the83 definitionsCODING: in subsections (3), (5), (7), and (15).

(11)(15) "State fair" means an annual public fair that serves the entire state.