How SB 708 changes current law

Underground Facilities · Florida

How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises the timeframes for notification and response related to excavation activities and establishes new penalties for violations.

  • 556.105(1)

    3 → 2

    The bill reduces the notification period for excavation or demolition activities from 3 full business days to 2 full business days.

  • 556.105(5)(a)

    3 → 2

    The deadline for member operators to mark underground facilities has been shortened from 3 full business days to 2 full business days after receiving notification.

  • 556.105(9)(a)

    3 → 2

    The timeframe for member operators to provide a positive response after receiving notification is decreased from 3 full business days to 2 full business days.

  • 556.107(1)(a)1.a.

    providing required information. → providing required information.

    The bill categorizes violations related to providing required information as noncriminal infractions.

  • 556.107(1)(a)2.a.

    providing required information. → providing required information.

    Violations involving hazardous materials related to providing required information now carry enhanced civil penalties.

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