HB 1071 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1084 (Ch. 2024-137)
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This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Revises, repeals, & creates various provisions relating to electric vehicle charging stations; pest control & fumigation; commercial landscaping & wildlife management; weapons & firearms; charitable organizations & professional solicitors; cultivated meat & saw palmetto berries; motor vehicle repair shops; Florida Agricultural Museum; trespass on & theft of property; weights & measures; household moving & shipping services; agricultural school activities; hunter ID program; & penalties for various violations.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
2044 added · 2109 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of HB 1071 has made some important changes. It specifies that charitable organizations and sponsors must now include specific street addresses in their registration and exemption applications, which helps improve transparency and tracking. Additionally, the bill has removed some language about registration fees and eligibility requirements, streamlining the information organizations must provide. These changes are significant because they aim to ensure better accountability from charities and improve oversight by government authorities.
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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
authorizing the department to take disciplinary Page 1of 9391 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 action against a person who swears to or affirms a false statement on certain applications, cheats on a required examination, or violates certain procedures under certain circumstances;
requiring pest control licensees to provide property owners or their agents with a signed report that meets certain requirements after certaineach inspectionsinspection or treatments;treatment;
providing that cheating on certain examinations or violating certain examination Page 2of 9391 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 procedures voids an examinee's exam attempt;
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 revising496.406, registrationF.S.; fees for charitable organizations and sponsors;
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496.406, F.S.;
revising eligibility requirements for charitable organizations and sponsors to claim certain exemptions;
revising the information that professional fundraising consultants must include in applications for registration or renewals of registration, that professional solicitors must include in applications for registration, renewals of registration, and solicitation notices provided to the department, that professional solicitors are required to maintain in their records, that must be included in certain solicitor license applications, that disclosures of charitable organizations or sponsors soliciting in this state must include, that must be displayed on certain collection receptacles, and that a person desiring to solicit funds within a facility must Page 4of 9391 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 charitable organizations or sponsors soliciting in this state must include, that must be displayed on certain collection receptacles, and that a person desiring to solicit funds within a facility must provide in an application to the department and must display prominently on his or her badge or insignia, respectively, to include street addresses;
providing that the Pageregistration 5offee 93must CODING:be calculated for each location;
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 registration fee must be calculated for each location;
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increasingwords theunderlined maximumare amountadditions. the department is authorized to spend on repairing or building certain structures;
hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 amending s.
authorizing law enforcement officers or authorized employees of the department to seize or order to be held for a specified timeframe saw palmetto berries harvested, sold, or exposed for sale in violation of Pagespecified 6ofprovisions; 93 CODING:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 specified provisions;
providing that such law enforcement agencies are exempt from certain provisions;Page 6of 91 CODING:
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 provisions;
revising the definition of the term "posted land" to include land classified as Pageagricultural 7ofwhich 93has CODING:specified signs placed at specified points;
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 agricultural which has specified signs placed at specified points;
providing that a student's participationPage in7of a91 4-HCODING: or Future Farmers of America activity is an excused absence from school;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 participation in a 4-H or Future Farmers of America activity is an excused absence from school;
468.382(6), 534.47(3), 767.01, and 767.03, F.S., relating to the definition of the term "livestock" for auctions, livestock markets, dog owner's liability for damages to livestock, and defenses for killing dogs, Pagerespectively, 8ofto 93incorporate CODING:the amendment made to s.
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Subsection (2) of section 366.94, Florida Statutes,Page is8of amended91 toCODING: read:
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 Statutes, is amended to read:
Annually, on or before the 1-year an anniversary of the date of issuance set by the department, an individual so Pageissued 9ofa 93pest CODING:control operator's certificate must apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department to renew the for renewal of such certificate.
After a grace period not exceeding 60 30 calendar days following such renewal date, the department shall assess a late renewal charge of $50 shall be assessed and the certificateholder must pay the late renewal charge be paid in addition to the renewal fee.
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 issued(4) If a pestcertificateholder controlfails operator'sto renew his or her certificate mustand applyprovide toproof of completion of the departmentrequired oncontinuing aeducation formunits prescribedunder bysubsection (10) within 60 days after the departmentcertificate's toexpiration renewdate, the forcertificateholder renewalmay ofbe suchrecertified certificate.only after reexamination Unless timely renewed, a certificate automatically expires 180 calendar days after the anniversary renewal date.
After a grace period not exceeding 30 calendar days following such expiration renewal date, the department shall assess a late renewal charge of $50 shall be assessed and the certificateholder must pay the late renewal charge be paid in addition to the renewal fee.
(4) If a certificateholder fails to renew his or her certificate and provide proof of completion of the required continuing education units under subsection (10) within 60 days after the certificate's expiration date, the certificateholder may be recertified only after reexamination Unless timely renewed, a certificate automatically expires 180 calendar days after the anniversary renewal date.
Page(a) 10Courses of93or CODING:programs, to be considered for credit, must include one or more of the following topics:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 (a) Courses or programs, to be considered for credit, must include one or more of the following topics:
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(c) The department shall charge the same fee for Pageexamination 11as of93provided CODING:in s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 examination as provided in s.
A cardholder must apply An application to the departmentPage to11 renewof91 hisCODING: or her for renewal of a special identification card must be made on or before the 1-year an anniversary of the date of issuance set by the department.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 department to renew his or her for renewal of a special identification card must be made on or before the 1-year an anniversary of the date of issuance set by the department.
After a grace period not exceeding 60 30 calendar days following such expiration renewal date, the department shall assess a late renewal charge of $25, which the cardholder must pay be paid in addition to the renewal fee.
Subsequent to such Pageexpiration, 12a of93special CODING:identification card may be issued only upon successful reexamination and upon payment of examination and issuance fees due, as provided in this section.
(8) In order to renew Prior to the expiration date of a special identification card, the cardholder must do at least one of the following:
(a) Complete 2 hours of approved continuing education on Page 12 of91 CODING:
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(8) In order to renew Prior to the expiration date of a special identification card, the cardholder must do at least one of the following:
(a) Complete 2 hours of approved continuing education on legislation, safety, and pesticide labeling and 2 hours of approved continuing education in the fumigation category.;
The Pagelimited 13certificate of93expires CODING:4 years after the date of issuance.
If the certificateholder fails to renew his or her certificate and provide proof of completion of the required continuing education units within 60 days after the expiration date, the certificateholder may be recertified only after reexamination.
The department shall provide the appropriate reference material and make the examination readily accessible and available to all Page 13 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 limitedapplicants certificateat expiresleast 4quarterly yearsor afteras thenecessary datein ofeach issuance.county.
If the certificateholder fails to renew his or her certificate and provide proof of completion of the required continuing education units within 60 days after the expiration date, the certificateholder may be recertified only after reexamination.
The department shall provide the appropriate reference material and make the examination readily accessible and available to all applicants at least quarterly or as necessary in each county.
Subsections (1), (2), (3), and (3)(5) of section 482.156, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Page(2)(a) 14A of93person CODING:seeking limited certification under this section must pass an examination given by the department.
Each application for examination must be accompanied by an examination fee set by rule of the department, in an amount of not more than $150 or less than $50.
Before the department issues Prior to the department's issuing a limited certification under this section, each person applying for the certification Page 14 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 (2)(a)must Afurnish personproof seekingof limitedhaving certificationa undercertificate thisof sectioninsurance mustwhich passstates anthat examinationthe givenemployer bymeets the department.requirements for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage required by s.
Each application for examination must be accompanied by an examination fee set by rule of the department, in an amount of not more than $150 or less than $50.
Before the department issues Prior to the department's issuing a limited certification under this section, each person applying for the certification must furnish proof of having a certificate of insurance which states that the employer meets the requirements for minimum financial responsibility for bodily injury and property damage required by s.
The An application for recertification under this section must be made annually and be accompanied by a recertification fee set by rule of the department, in an amount Pageof 15not of93more CODING:than $75 or less than $25.
The application must also be accompanied by proof of having completed 4 classroom hours of acceptable continuing education and the same proof of having a certificate of insurance as is required for issuance of this certification.
After a grace period not exceeding 60 30 calendar days following the annual date that recertification is due, a late renewal charge of $50 shall be assessed and must be paid in Page 15 of91 CODING:
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The application must also be accompanied by proof of having completed 4 classroom hours of acceptable continuing education and the same proof of having a certificate of insurance as is required for issuance of this certification.
After a grace period not exceeding 30 calendar days after the expiration date following the annual date that recertification is due, a late renewal charge of $50 shall be assessed and must be paid in addition to the renewal fee.
(5) A person certified under this section shall maintain records documenting the pests and areas treated, plus the methods and materials applied for control of such pests, which records must be available for review by the department upon request.
The An application for recertification Pagemust 16be of93made CODING:annually and be accompanied by a recertification fee of at least $75, but not more than $150, as prescribed by the department by rule.
The application must also be accompanied Page 16 of91 CODING:
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After a grace period not exceeding 30 calendar days after the expiration recertification renewal date, the department shall assess a late fee of $50 in addition to the renewal fee.
reinstatement.— (1) The department may issue a written warning to or impose a fine against, or deny the application for licensure or licensure renewal of, a licensee, certified operator, limited certificateholder, identification cardholder, or special identification cardholder or any other person, or may suspend, revoke, or deny the issuance or renewal of any license, certificate, limited certificate, identification card, or special identification card that is within the scope of this Page 17 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 revoke, or deny the issuance or renewal of any license, certificate, limited certificate, identification card, or special identification card that is within the scope of this chapter, in accordance with chapter 120, upon any of the following grounds:
(c) Cheat on an examination required for licensure under this chapter or violate a published test center or examination Pageprocedure 18provided of93orally, CODING:in writing, or electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by an examinee.
Violating this paragraph renders the examinee's exam attempt Page 18 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 procedurevoid. provided orally, in writing, or electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by an examinee.
Violating this paragraph renders the examinee's exam attempt void.
financial responsibility.— (3) A If an inspection periodic reinspections or retreatments are specified in wood-destroying organisms preventive or control contractscontracts, isthe conductedlicensee orshall anyfurnish treatmenta coveredthe byproperty owner or the wood-destroyingproperty organismsowner's preventiveauthorized agent, after each inspection such reinspection or controltreatment contractsretreatment, iswith performed,a signed report indicating the licenseepresence shallor provideabsence furnishof wood-destroying organisms covered by the propertywood-destroying ownerorganism preventive or thecontrol propertycontract, owner'swhether authorizedtreatment agentretreatment with,was Pagemade, 19and of93the CODING:common or brand name of the pesticide used.
Such report need not be on Page 19 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 after each such reinspection or retreatment, a signedform reportprescribed indicating the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms covered by the contract,department. whether treatment retreatment was made, and the common or brand name of the pesticide used.
SuchA reportperson needmay not beperform oninspections aperiodic formreinspections prescribedor bytreatments theretreatments department.unless she or he has an identification card issued under s.
(a) If a licensee performs an inspection not specified in the wood-destroying organisms preventive or control contract and the presence of wood-destroying organisms covered by the contract are identified, the licensee must provide the property owner or property owner's authorized agent with a signed report notifying the owner or agent of the presence of wood-destroying organisms.
(b) A person may not perform inspections periodic reinspections or treatments retreatments unless she or he has an identification card issued under s.
(b) Make a pesticide recommendation or application not in accordance with the label, except as provided in this section, or not in accordance with recommendations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or not in accordance with the Pagespecifications 20of of93a CODING:special local need registration.;
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 specifications of a special local need registration.;
(g)Page Refuse20 or,of91 afterCODING: notice, neglect to comply with the provisions of this part, the rules adopted under this part, or any lawful order of the department.;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 (g) Refuse or, after notice, neglect to comply with the provisions of this part, the rules adopted under this part, or any lawful order of the department.;
(l) Cheat on an examination required for licensure under this chapter or violate a published test center or examination Pageprocedure 21provided of93orally, CODING:in writing, or electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by the examinee.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 procedure provided orally, in writing, or electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by the examinee.
(p)(n)Page Make21 falseof91 orCODING: misleading statements, or fail to report, pursuant to this part, any suspected or known damage to property or illness or injury to persons caused by the application of pesticides.;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 (p)(n) Make false or misleading statements, or fail to report, pursuant to this part, any suspected or known damage to property or illness or injury to persons caused by the application of pesticides.;
or (t)(r) Fail to provide authorized representatives of the department with records required by this part or with free Pageaccess 22for of93inspection CODING:and sampling of any pesticide, areas treated with or impacted by these materials, and equipment used in their application.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 access for inspection and sampling of any pesticide, areas treated with or impacted by these materials, and equipment used in their application.
(a)Page Denial22 ofof91 anCODING: application for licensure.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 (a) Denial of an application for licensure.
When imposing a fine under this paragraph, the department shall consider the degree and extent of harm caused by the violation, the cost of rectifying the damage, the amount of money the Pageviolator 23benefited of93from CODING:by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the compliance record of the violator.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 violator benefited from by noncompliance, whether the violation was committed willfully, and the compliance record of the violator.
(3) Cheating on an examination required for licensure under this chapter or violating a published test center or examination procedure provided orally, in writing, or electronicallyPage at23 theof91 testCODING: site and affirmatively acknowledged by the examinee renders the examinee's exam attempt void.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 electronically at the test site and affirmatively acknowledged by the examinee renders the examinee's exam attempt void.
(5)(3) In addition to the remedies provided in this part Pageand 24notwithstanding of93the CODING:existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this part, or rule adopted under this part, in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any provision of this part, or rule adopted under this part, in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur.
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493.6108(4)(a) Pageand 25the of93cost CODING:of enrollment in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national retained print arrest notification program.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 and the cost of enrollment in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's national retained print arrest notification program.
Proof of completion of firearms requalification training shall be submitted to the department uponPage completion25 ofof91 theCODING: training.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 upon completion of the training.
The licensee must complete the minimum number of hours of range and classroom training required at the time of initial licensure and submit proof of completion of such training to the Pagedepartment 26before of93the CODING:license may be reinstated.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 department before the license may be reinstated.
The applicant provides proof that he or she is currently certified as a law enforcement officer or correctional officer under the Criminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionPage and26 hasof91 completedCODING: law enforcement firearms requalification training annually during the previous 2 years of the licensure period;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 Commission and has completed law enforcement firearms requalification training annually during the previous 2 years of the licensure period;
The applicant provides proof that he or she has completed annual firearms training in accordance with the Pagerequirements 27of of93the CODING:federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act under 18 U.S.C.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 requirements of the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act under 18 U.S.C.
Such appointment shall be for specified locationsPage that27 willof91 bestCODING: serve the public interest and convenience in persons applying for these licenses.
The department shall establish by rule the type of new, renewal, or replacement licenses a tax collector appointed under this section is authorized to accept.
(2) A tax collector seeking to be appointed to accept applications for new, renewal, or replacement licenses must submit a written request to the department stating his or her name, address, telephone number, each location within the county at which the tax collector wishes to accept applications, and other information as required by the department.
(a) Upon receipt of a written request, the department shall review it and may decline to enter into a memorandum of understanding or, if approved, may enter into a memorandum of Page 28 of93 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 understandinglocations withthat thewill taxbest collectorserve tothe acceptpublic applicationsinterest forand newconvenience orin renewalpersons licensesapplying onfor behalfthese oflicenses. the department.
The department shall establish by rule the type of new, renewal, or replacement licenses a tax collector appointed under this section is authorized to accept.
(2) A tax collector seeking to be appointed to accept applications for new, renewal, or replacement licenses must submit a written request to the department stating his or her name, address, telephone number, each location within the county at which the tax collector wishes to accept applications, and other information as required by the department.
(a) Upon receipt of a written request, the department shall review it and may decline to enter into a memorandum of understanding or, if approved, may enter into a memorandum of understanding with the tax collector to accept applications for new or renewal licenses on behalf of the department.
(4) A person may not handle an application for a license issued pursuant to this chapter for a fee or compensation of any kindPage unless28 heof91 orCODING: she has been appointed by the department to do so.
(5) A tax collector appointed under this section may collect and retain a convenience fee of $22 for each new application, $12 for each renewal application, $12 for each replacement license, $9 for fingerprinting services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and $9 for photographing services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and shall remit weekly to the department the license fees pursuant to chapter 493 for deposit in the Division of Licensing Trust Fund.
(6) A person who willfully violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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(5) A tax collector appointed under this section may collect and retain a convenience fee of $22 for each new application, $12 for each renewal application, $12 for each replacement license, $9 for fingerprinting services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and $9 for photographing services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and shall remit weekly to the department the license fees pursuant to s.
790.06 for deposit in the Division of Licensing Trust Fund.
(6) A person who willfully violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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ParagraphPresent paragraphs (d) through (g) of subsection (1),(2) subsectionof (3),section 496.405, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (e) through (h), respectively, a new paragraph (a)(d) is added to that subsection, and paragraphs (b) and (d) of subsection (4),(1), subsection (3), and paragraph (b) of subsection (7) of sectionthat 496.405,section Florida Statutes, are amended, to read:
496.406, which intends to solicit contributions Pagein 30or of93from CODING:this state by any means or have funds solicited on its behalf by any other person, charitable organization, sponsor, commercial co-venturer, or professional solicitor, or that participates in a charitable sales promotion or sponsor sales promotion, must, before engaging in any of these activities, file an initial registration statement, and a renewal statement annually thereafter, with the department.
(b) Any changes to the information submitted to the department pursuant to paragraph (2)(d) or paragraph (2)(e) on Page 30 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 inthe orinitial fromregistration thisstatement state by any means or havethe fundslast solicitedrenewal onstatement itsmust behalfbe byreported anyto otherthe person,department charitableon organization, sponsor, commercial co-venturer, or professional solicitor, or that participates in a charitableform salesprescribed promotionby orthe sponsordepartment saleswithin promotion,10 must,days beforeafter engaging in any of these activities, file an initial registration statement, and a renewal statement annually thereafter, with the department.change occurs.
(3)(2) EachThe chapter,initial branch,registration orstatement affiliatemust ofbe asubmitted parenton organizationa thatform isprescribed requiredby tothe registerdepartment, undersigned thisby sectionan mustauthorized fileofficial aof separatethe registrationcharitable statementorganization and financial statement or reportsponsor thewho required information to its parent organization, which shall thencertify file,that on a form prescribed by the department, a consolidated registration statement foris thetrue parentand organizationcorrect, and itsinclude Floridathe chapters,following branches,information andor affiliates.material:
A(d) consolidatedThe registrationname statementand filedstreet byaddress aof parenteach organizationinstitution mustwhere includebanking or besimilar accompaniedmonetary transactions are done by financialthe Pagecharitable 31organization of93or CODING:sponsor, as well as the account numbers associated with all transactions.
(3) Each chapter, branch, or affiliate of a parent organization that is required to register under this section must file a separate registration statement and financial statement or report the required information to its parent Page 31 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 statementsorganization, aswhich specifiedshall inthen s.file, on a form prescribed by the department, a consolidated registration statement for the parent organization and its Florida chapters, branches, and affiliates.
A consolidated registration statement filed by a parent organization must include or be accompanied by financial statements as specified in s.
A copy of Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and all attached schedules filed for the preceding fiscal year, or a copy of Internal Revenue Service Form 990-EZ and Schedule O for the preceding fiscal year, for the parent organization and each Florida chapter, branch, or affiliate that isPage required32 toof91 fileCODING: such forms must be attached to the consolidated financial statement.
(4)(a) Every charitable organization, sponsor, or parent organization filing on behalf of one or more chapters, branches, or affiliates that is required to register under this section Page 32 of93 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 is required to file such forms must paybe aattached singleto registrationthe fee.consolidated financial statement.
A(7) parent(b) organizationIf filinga oncharitable behalforganization of one or moresponsor chapters,discloses branches,information orspecified affiliates shall total all contributions received by the chapters, branches, or affiliates included in thesubparagraphs registration(2)(e)2.-7. statement to determine registration fees.
Feessubparagraphs shall(2)(d)2.-7. be assessed as follows:
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Ten dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal or calendar year were less than $5,000.;
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Ten dollars, if the contributions actually raised or received from the public during the immediately preceding fiscal year by such organization or sponsor are no more than $50,000 and the fundraising activities of such organization or sponsor are carried on by volunteers, members, officers, or permanent employees, who are not compensated, primarily to solicit such contributions, provided no part of the assets or income of such organization or sponsor inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer or member of such organization or sponsor or to any professional fundraising consultant, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer;
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Seventy-five dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $5,000 or more, but less than $100,000.;
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One hundred twenty-five dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $100,000 or more, but less than $200,000.;
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Two hundred dollars, if the contributions received for Page 33 of93 CODING:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 the last fiscal year were $200,000 or more, but less than $500,000.;
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Three hundred dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $500,000 or more, but less than $1 million.;
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Three hundred fifty dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $1 million or more, but less than $10 million.;
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Four hundred dollars, if the contributions received for the last fiscal year were $10 million or more.
(7) (b) If a charitable organization or sponsor discloses information specified in subparagraphs (2)(d)2.-7.
The registration of a charitable organization or sponsor shall be automatically suspended for failure to disclose any information specified in subparagraphs (2)(d)2.-7.(2)(e)2.-7.
subparagraphs (2)(d)2.-7.
Paragraph (d) of subsection (1) and paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section 496.406, Florida Statutes, areis amended to read:
Page496.406 34Exemption of93from CODING:registration.— (2) Before soliciting contributions, a charitable organization or sponsor claiming to be exempt from the registration requirements of s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 496.406 Exemption from registration.— (1) The following charitable organizations and sponsors are exempt from the requirements of s.
496.405:
(d) A charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions revenue during a fiscal year if the fundraising activities of such organization or sponsor are carried on by volunteers, members, or officers who are not compensated and no part of the assets or income of such organization or sponsor inures to the benefit of or is paid to any officer or member of such organization or sponsor or to any professional fundraising consultant, professional solicitor, or commercial co-venturer.
If a charitable organization or sponsor that has less than $50,000 in total contributions revenue during a fiscal year actually acquires total contributions revenue equal to or in excess of $50,000, the charitable organization or sponsor must register with the department as required by s.
496.405 within 30 days after the date contributions reach the revenue reaches $50,000.
(2) Before soliciting contributions, a charitable organization or sponsor claiming to be exempt from the registration requirements of s.
(a) The name, street address, and telephone number of the charitable organization or sponsor, the name under which it intends to solicit contributions, the purpose for which it is Page 3533 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 intends to solicit contributions, the purpose for which it is organized, and the purpose or purposes for which the contributions to be solicited will be used.
(3) Upon a showing of good cause by a charitable organization or sponsor, The department may extend the time for the filing of a financial statement required under this section Page 3634 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 the filing of a financial statement required under this section by up to 180 days, during which time the previous registration shall remain active.
496.410 Registration and duties of professional solicitors.— (2) Applications for registration or renewal of registration must be submitted on a form prescribed by rule of the department, signed by an authorized official of the Page 3735 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 the department, signed by an authorized official of the professional solicitor who shall certify that the report is true and correct, and must include the following information:
(b) The name and residence street address of each Page 3836 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 (b) The name and residence street address of each employee, agent, and any other person, however designated, who is involved in the solicitation, the amount of compensation paid to each, and the dates on which the payments were made.
496.4101 Licensure of professional solicitors and certain employees thereof.— (2) Persons required to obtain a solicitor license under subsection (1) shall submit to the department, in such form as the department prescribes, an application for a solicitor Pagelicense. 39 of93 CODING:
The application must include the following information:
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 license.(a) The true name, date of birth, unique identification number of a driver license or other valid form of identification, and street home address of the applicant.
The application must include the following information:
(a) The true name, date of birth, unique identification number of a driver license or other valid form of identification, and street home address of the applicant.
The written financial statement must be provided within 14 days after the request and must state the purpose for which funds are raised, the total amount of all contributions raised, the total costs and expenses incurred in raising contributions, the total amount of contributions dedicated to the stated purpose or disbursed for the stated purpose, and whether the services of another person or organization have been contracted Page 4038 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 services of another person or organization have been contracted to conduct solicitation activities.
The full name, street mailing address, and telephone number of the person or organization sponsoring, promoting, or Page 4139 of93of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 number of the person or organization sponsoring, promoting, or conducting the proposed activities;
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 500.03(1) Definitions;For the purpose of this chapter, the term:
construction;
applicability.— (1) For the purpose of this chapter, the term:
(2) A person who knowingly violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Subsection (10) is added to section 507.07, Page 41 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 SectionFlorida 26.Statutes, to read:
Subsection (10) is added to section 507.07, Florida Statutes, to read:
(e) Number of employees who perform repairs at each location or whom which the applicant intends to employ or which Pageare 44currently of93employed. CODING:
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 are(3)(a) currentlyEach employed.application for registration must be accompanied by a registration fee for each location calculated on a per-year basis as follows:
(3)(a) Each application for registration must be accompanied by a registration fee for each location calculated on a per-year basis as follows:
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the Pagecustomer. 45 of93 CODING:
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 customer.(c) The date and time of the written repair estimate.
(c) The date and time of the written repair estimate.
Page(j) 46The of93customer's CODING:intended method of payment.
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 (j)(k) The customer'sname intendedand methodtelephone number of payment.another person who may authorize repair work, if the customer desires to designate such person.
(k) The name and telephone number of another person who may authorize repair work, if the customer desires to designate such person.
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hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 ....
Subsection (38) of section 570.07, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
570.07 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services;
functions, powers, and duties.—The department shall have and exercise the following functions, powers, and duties:
(38) To repair or build structures, from existing appropriations authority, notwithstanding chapters 216 and 255, not to exceed a cost of $500,000 $250,000 per structure.
These structures must meet all applicable building codes.
Section 31.
(1) "Center" means the Florida Agricultural Legacy PageLearning 48Center. of93 CODING:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 Learning Center.
(3) "Museum" means the Florida Agricultural Museum, which isPage designated46 asof91 theCODING: museum for agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 is designated as the museum for agriculture and rural history of the State of Florida.
Section 31.
Page(b) 49The of93department CODING:may authorize, without charge, appropriate use of property, facilities, and personnel of the department by the direct-support organization.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 (b) The department may authorize, without charge, appropriate use of property, facilities, and personnel of the department by the direct-support organization.
SuchPage conditions47 mustof91 shallCODING: provide for budget and audit review and oversight by the department.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 Such conditions must shall provide for budget and audit review and oversight by the department.
Page(b) 50Notwithstanding of93the CODING:provisions of s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of s.
(a) Receive a commission, fee, or financial benefit in connection with the sale or exchange of real or personal propertyPage or48 historicalof91 objectsCODING: to the direct-support organization, the center museum, or the designated program.;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 property or historical objects to the direct-support organization, the center museum, or the designated program.;
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 Section 33.
Section 34.33.
581.189 Dealing in, buying, transporting, and processing sawPage palmetto49 berries.—of91 (1)CODING: As used in this section, the term:
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 saw palmetto berries.— (1) As used in this section, the term:
Page(d) 52"Person" of93means CODING:an individual, a partnership, a corporation, an association, or any other legal entity.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 (d) "Person" means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, an association, or any other legal entity.
This term also includes a person who purchases saw palmetto berriesPage directly50 fromof91 aCODING: landowner for the purpose of selling the saw palmetto berries at retail.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 berries directly from a landowner for the purpose of selling the saw palmetto berries at retail.
(b) The start date, end date, and location, including Pagecounty, 53of of93the CODING:harvest.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 county, of the harvest.
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(5) Unlawfully harvested saw palmetto berries constitute contraband and are subject to seizure and disposal by the seizingPage law52 enforcementof91 agencyCODING: or the department.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 seizing law enforcement agency or the department.
The location from which the saw palmetto berries were Pageharvested, 55if of93known. CODING:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 harvested, if known.
(b) A person required to maintain records as required in thisPage section53 thatof91 failsCODING: to maintain such record for the time period specified in paragraph (3)(b) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 this section that fails to maintain such record for the time period specified in paragraph (3)(b) commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.
Page(e) 56A of93saw CODING:palmetto berry dealer, transporter, or processor that exchanges, offers to exchange for money or any other valuable consideration, or possesses unlawfully harvested saw palmetto berries commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 (e) A saw palmetto berry dealer, transporter, or processor that exchanges, offers to exchange for money or any other valuable consideration, or possesses unlawfully harvested saw palmetto berries commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Section 35.34.
585.01 Definitions.—In construing this part, where the Pagecontext 57permits, of93the CODING:word, phrase, or term:
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 context permits, the word, phrase, or term:
Section 36.35.
penalties.—Page (5)55 Aof91 taxCODING: collector appointed under this section may collect and retain a convenience fee of $22 for each new application, and $12 for each renewal application, $12 for each replacement license, $9 for fingerprinting services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and $9 for photographing services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and shall remit weekly to the department the license fees pursuant to s.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 penalties.— (5) A tax collector appointed under this section may collect and retain a convenience fee of $22 for each new application, and $12 for each renewal application, $12 for each replacement license, $9 for fingerprinting services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and $9 for photographing services associated with the completion of an application submitted online or by mail, and shall remit weekly to the department the license fees pursuant to s.
(8) Upon receipt of a completed renewal application, a new color photograph, and appropriate payment of required fees, a tax collector authorized to accept renewal applications for concealed weapon or firearm licenses under this section may, Pageupon 58approval of93and CODING:confirmation of license issuance by the department, print and deliver a concealed weapon or firearm license to a licensee renewing his or her license at the tax collector's office.
(9) Upon receipt of a statement under oath to the department and payment of required fees, a tax collector authorized to accept an application for a concealed weapon or firearm license under this section may, upon approval and confirmation from the department that a license is in good standing, print and deliver a concealed weapon or firearm Page 56 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 upon approval and confirmation of license issuance by the department, print and deliver a concealed weapon or firearm license to a licensee renewingwhose his or her license athas thebeen taxlost collector'sor office.destroyed.
(9) Upon receipt of a statement under oath to the department and payment of required fees, a tax collector authorized to accept an application for a concealed weapon or firearm license under this section may, upon approval and confirmation from the department that a license is in good standing, print and deliver a concealed weapon or firearm license to a licensee whose license has been lost or destroyed.
Section 37.36.
Signs placed not more than 500 feet apart along and at each corner of the boundaries of the land or, for land owned by a water control district that exists pursuant to chapter 298 or was created by special act of the Legislature, signs placed at Pageor 59near of93the CODING:intersection of any district canal right-of-way and a road right-of-way or, for land classified as agricultural pursuant to s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 or near the intersection of any district canal right-of-way and a road right-of-way or, for land classified as agricultural pursuant to s.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 2.a.
and Pagemust 60be of93placed CODING:conspicuously at all places where entry to the property is normally expected or known to occur.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 must be placed conspicuously at all places where entry to the property is normally expected or known to occur.
Section 38.
(a)(b)Page If58 theof91 offenderCODING: defies an order to leave, personally communicated to the offender by the owner of the premises or by an authorized person, or if the offender willfully opens any door, fence, or gate or does any act that exposes animals, crops, or other property to waste, destruction, or freedom;
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 (a)(b) If the offender defies an order to leave, personally communicated to the offender by the owner of the premises or by an authorized person, or if the offender willfully opens any door, fence, or gate or does any act that exposes animals, crops, or other property to waste, destruction, or freedom;
Any owner or person authorized by the owner may, for prosecution Pagepurposes, 61take of93into CODING:custody and detain, in a reasonable manner, for a reasonable length of time, any person when he or she reasonably believes that a violation of this paragraph has been or is being committed, and that the person to be taken into custody and detained has committed or is committing the violation.
If a person is taken into custody, a law enforcement officer must shall be called as soon as is practicable after the person has been taken into custody.
The taking into custody and detention in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph does not result in criminal or civil liability for false arrest, Page 59 of91 CODING:
hb1071-02-c2hb1071-01-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/HB1071CS/HB1071 2024 purposes,false takeimprisonment, into custody and detain, in a reasonable manner, for a reasonable length of time, any person when he or sheunlawful reasonablydetention. believes that a violation of this paragraph has been or is being committed, and that the person to be taken into custody and detained has committed or is committing the violation.
If a person is taken into custody, a law enforcement officer must shall be called as soon as is practicable after the person has been taken into custody.
The taking into custody and detention in compliance with the requirements of this paragraph does not result in criminal or civil liability for false arrest, false imprisonment, or unlawful detention.
For construction sites of Page1 62acre of93or CODING:less as provided in this subparagraph, it may shall not be necessary to give notice by posting as defined in s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 1 acre or less as provided in this subparagraph, it may shall not be necessary to give notice by posting as defined in s.
"THIS AREA IS DESIGNATED COMMERCIAL PROPERTY FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCTS, AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY." (e)(f)Page The60 offenderof91 commitsCODING: a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 (e)(f) The offender commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.
"THIS AREA IS A DESIGNATED RESTRICTED SITE, AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY." (g)(h) Any person who in taking or attempting to take any Pageanimal 63described of93in CODING:s.
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hb1071-02-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/HB1071 2024 animal described in s.
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775.084, if the offender trespasses with the intent to injure another person, damage property, or impede the operation or use of an aircraft, runway, taxiway, ramp, or apron area, and the property trespassed upon is the operational area of an airport that is legally posted and identified in substantially the Pagefollowing 64manner: of93 CODING:
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"THIS AREA IS A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA OF AN AIRPORT, AND ANYONE WHO TRESPASSES ON THIS PROPERTY COMMITS A FELONY." 2.
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Any such participation in an activity or program sponsored by 4-H or FFA may not be counted as an unexcused Pageabsence, 66for of93any CODING:day, portion of a day, or days missed from school.
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EachPage district64 schoolof91 boardCODING: shall establish an attendance policy that includes, but is not limited to, the required number of days each school year that a student must be in attendance and the number of absences and tardinesses after which a statement explaining such absences and tardinesses must be on file at the school.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 Each district school board shall establish an attendance policy that includes, but is not limited to, the required number of days each school year that a student must be in attendance and the number of absences and tardinesses after which a statement explaining such absences and tardinesses must be on file at the school.
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379.3004 Voluntary Authorized Hunter Identification Program.— (2) Any person hunting on private land enrolled in the Voluntary Authorized Hunter Identification Program shall have Pagereadily 67available of93on CODING:the land at all times when hunting on the property written authorization from the owner or his or her authorized representative to be on the land for the purpose of hunting.
The written authorization shall be presented on demand to any law enforcement officer, the owner, or the authorized agent of the owner.
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The written authorization shall be presented on demand to any law enforcement officer, the owner, or the authorized agent of the owner.
(b) Failure by any person hunting on private land enrolled in the program to present written authorization to hunt on that said land to any law enforcement officer or the owner or representative thereof within 7 days after of demand shall be prima facie evidence of violation of s.
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or an aquaculture species raised at a certified aquaculture facility, aPage $10,00066 fineof91 shallCODING: be imposed.
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Notwithstanding any other law, separate judgments and Pagesentences 69for of93theft CODING:of a controlled substance under this subparagraph and for any applicable possession of controlled substance offense under s.
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orPage within67 aof91 countyCODING: that is subject to a state of emergency declared by the Governor under chapter 252, the property is stolen after the declaration of emergency is made, and the perpetration of the theft is facilitated by conditions arising from the emergency, the offender commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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hb1071-01-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/HB1071 2024 or within a county that is subject to a state of emergency declared by the Governor under chapter 252, the property is stolen after the declaration of emergency is made, and the perpetration of the theft is facilitated by conditions arising from the emergency, the offender commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.
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Action History
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Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1084 (Ch. 2024-137)
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Added to Second Reading Calendar
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Bill referred to House Calendar
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Added to Infrastructure Strategies Committee agenda
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Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
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CS Filed
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Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
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Reported out of Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
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Favorable with CS by Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
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Added to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee agenda
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Now in Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
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Reported out of Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
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Favorable by Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
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Added to Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee agenda
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1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Now in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
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Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee
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Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
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Sponsors
- Infrastructure Strategies Committee · Primary
- Daniel Antonio "Danny" Alvarez · Primary
- Webster Barnaby · Cosponsor
- Jennifer Canady · Cosponsor
- Randall Scott "Randy" Maggard · Cosponsor
- Roth · Cosponsor
- Chase Tramont · Cosponsor
- Kaylee Tuck · Cosponsor
- Bradford Troy "Brad" Yeager · Cosponsor
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on · 12 voted No
Sponsors (3)
- Infrastructure Strategies Committee
- Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican
- Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee
Co-sponsors (7)
- Barnaby, Webster Republican
- Canady, Jennifer Republican
- Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican
- Roth
- Tramont, Chase Republican
- Tuck, Kaylee Republican
- Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican
Not signed on (154)
154 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 154 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 40% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (25)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Stevenson | — | Yea |
| Tomkow | — | Yea |
| Keen | — | Nay |
| Killebrew | — | Nay |
| Payne | — | Yea |
| Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. | Democrat | Nay |
| Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" | Democrat | Nay |
| Hunschofsky, Christine | Democrat | Nay |
| López, Johanna | Democrat | Nay |
| Nixon, Angela "Angie" | Democrat | Nay |
| Robinson, Felicia Simone | Democrat | Nay |
| Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" | Republican | Yea |
| Botana, Adam | Republican | Not Voting |
| Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" | Republican | Yea |
| Buchanan, James | Republican | Yea |
| Canady, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Cassel, Hillary | Republican | Nay |
| Chaney, Linda | Republican | Yea |
| McFarland, Fiona | Republican | Yea |
| Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" | Republican | Nay |
| Plasencia, Susan | Republican | Yea |
| Redondo, Mike | Republican | Yea |
| Shoaf, Jason | Republican | Not Voting |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 60% | 20% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Altman | — | Yea |
| Bell | — | Yea |
| Killebrew | — | Yea |
| Chambliss, Kevin D. | Democrat | Yea |
| Cross, Lindsay | Democrat | Nay |
| Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" | Democrat | Nay |
| López, Johanna | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Abbott, Shane G. | Republican | Yea |
| Black, Dean | Republican | Not Voting |
| Botana, Adam | Republican | Yea |
| Buchanan, James | Republican | Yea |
| Cassel, Hillary | Republican | Nay |
| Gossett-Seidman, Peggy | Republican | Yea |
| Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" | Republican | Not Voting |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 56% | 31% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Amesty | — | Yea |
| Casello | — | Nay |
| Silvers | — | Nay |
| Gantt, Ashley Viola | Democrat | Nay |
| Nixon, Angela "Angie" | Democrat | Nay |
| Chamberlin, Ryan | Republican | Yea |
| Holcomb, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" | Republican | Yea |
| Maney, Patt | Republican | Yea |
| McFarland, Fiona | Republican | Yea |
| Melo, Lauren | Republican | Not Voting |
| Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" | Republican | Yea |
| Shoaf, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Sirois, Tyler I. | Republican | Yea |
| Valdés, Susan L. | Republican | Nay |
| Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" | Republican | Not Voting |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1071 do?
- Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Revises, repeals, & creates various provisions relating to electric vehicle charging stations; pest control & fumigation; commercial landscaping & wildlife management; weapons & firearms; charitable organizations & professional solicitors; cultivated meat & saw palmetto berries; motor vehicle repair shops; Florida Agricultural Museum; trespass on & theft of property; weights & measures; household moving & shipping services; agricultural school activities; hunter ID program; & penalties for various violations.
- Who sponsors HB 1071?
- HB 1071 is sponsored by Infrastructure Strategies Committee, Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" (Republican), Barnaby, Webster (Republican), Canady, Jennifer (Republican), Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" (Republican), Roth, Tramont, Chase (Republican), Tuck, Kaylee (Republican), Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" (Republican), and Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee.
- What is the current status of HB 1071?
- This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 1071?
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