HB 1537 — Vacation Rentals

hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 advertising platform must collect and remit taxes as provided in this paragraph.

1504 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to a person who owns, operates, or manages the Pagevacation 7ofrental 42shall CODING:collect and remit all taxes due under this section and ss.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 vacation rental shall collect and remit all taxes due under this section and ss.

509.013 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, except as providedPage in8of subsection43 (14),CODING: the term:

(1) "Advertising platform" means a person as defined in s.

1.01(3) which:

(a) Provides an online application, software, a website, or a system through which a vacation rental located in this state is advertised or held out to the public as available to Page 8of 42 CODING:

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(1) "Advertising platform" means a person as defined in s.

1.01(3) which:

(a) Provides an online application, software, a website, or a system through which a vacation rental located in this state is advertised or held out to the public as available to rent for transient occupancy;

(10)(a)(4)(a)Page "Public9of lodging43 establishment"CODING: includes a transient public lodging establishment as defined in subparagraph 2 1.

and a nontransient public lodging establishment as defined in subparagraph 1 2.

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"Transient public lodging establishment" means any unit, group of units, dwelling, building, or group of buildings Page 9of 42 CODING:

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and a nontransient public lodging establishment as defined in subparagraph 1 2.

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"Transient public lodging establishment" means any unit, group of units, dwelling, building, or group of buildings within a single complex of buildings which is rented to guests more than three times in a calendar year for periods of less than 30 days or 1 calendar month, whichever is less, or which is advertised or held out to the public as a place regularly rented to guests.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 381.0072.

A facility operated by a nonprofit which provides Any nonprofitPage organization11 thatof43 operatesCODING: a facility providing housing only to patients, patients' families, and patients' caregivers and not to the general public.

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Any apartment building inspected by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other entity acting on the department's behalf which that is designated Page 11 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 primarilynonprofit asorganization that operates a facility providing housing foronly personsto atpatients, leastpatients' 62families, yearsand ofpatients' age.caregivers and not to the general public.

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Any apartment building inspected by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or other entity acting on the department's behalf which that is designated primarily as housing for persons at least 62 years of age.

381.0072(2), which offers, prepares, serves, or sells food to the general public, regardless of whether it is inspected by another state agency for compliance with sanitation standards.Page 12 of43 CODING:

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 b.

Upon request by the division, the event host must provide the divisionPage documentation13 ofof43 itsCODING: status as a church or a religious, nonprofit fraternal, or nonprofit civic organization.

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 division documentation of its status as a church or a religious, nonprofit fraternal, or nonprofit civic organization.

Any eating place maintained by a facility certified or licensed and regulated by the Agency for Health Care PageAdministration 13or of42the CODING:Department of Children and Families or other similar place that is regulated under s.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 Administration or the Department of Children and Families or other similar place that is regulated under s.

Any research and development test kitchen limited to thePage use14 ofof43 employeesCODING: and which is not open to the general public.

(2)(6) "Director" means the Director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(11)(7) "Single complex of buildings" means all buildings Page 14 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 or structures that are owned, managed, controlled, or operated under one business name and are situated on the sameuse tract or plot of landemployees thatand which is not separatedopen byto athe publicgeneral streetpublic. or highway.

(2)(6) "Director" means the Director of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

(11)(7) "Single complex of buildings" means all buildings or structures that are owned, managed, controlled, or operated under one business name and are situated on the same tract or plot of land that is not separated by a public street or highway.

(16)(11) "Transient establishment" means any public lodging establishment that is rented or leased to guests by an operatorPage whose15 intentionof43 isCODING: that such guests' occupancy will be temporary.

(17)(12) "Transient occupancy" means occupancy when it is the intention of the parties that the occupancy will be temporary.

There is a rebuttable presumption that, when the dwelling unit occupied is not the sole residence of the guest, Page 15 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 theoperator occupancywhose intention is transient.that such guests' occupancy will be temporary.

(17)(12) "Transient occupancy" means occupancy when it is the intention of the parties that the occupancy will be temporary.

There is a rebuttable presumption that, when the dwelling unit occupied is not the sole residence of the guest, the occupancy is transient.

(c)Page Administer16 aof43 publicCODING: notification process for temporary food service events and distribute educational materials that address safe food storage, preparation, and service procedures.

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Sponsors of temporary food service events shall notify the division not less than 3 days before the scheduled event of the type of food service proposed, the time and location of the Page 16 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 event,(c) Administer a completepublic listnotification ofprocess foodfor servicetemporary vendors participating in the event, the number of individual food service facilitiesevents each vendor will operate at the event, and thedistribute identificationeducational numbermaterials ofthat eachaddress foodsafe service vendor's current license as a public food servicestorage, establishmentpreparation, orand temporary food service eventprocedures. licensee.

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Sponsors of temporary food service events shall notify the division not less than 3 days before the scheduled event of the type of food service proposed, the time and location of the event, a complete list of food service vendors participating in the event, the number of individual food service facilities each vendor will operate at the event, and the identification number of each food service vendor's current license as a public food service establishment or temporary food service event licensee.

or an annualPage license,17 forof43 aCODING: fee of no more than $1,000, which that entitles the licensee to participate in an unlimited number of food service events during the license period.

The division shall establish license fees, by rule, and may limit the number of food service facilities a licensee may operate at a particular temporary food service event under a single license.

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hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 b.annual license, for a fee of no more than $1,000, which that entitles the licensee to participate in an unlimited number of food service events during the license period.

The division shall establish license fees, by rule, and may limit the number of food service facilities a licensee may operate at a particular temporary food service event under a single license.

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This paragraph does not apply to any local law, ordinance, or regulation adopted on or before June 1, 2011, including such a law, ordinance, or regulation that is amended to be less restrictive or to comply with the local registration requirements provided in subsection (8), or when a law, ordinance, or regulation adopted after June 1, 2011, regulates vacation rentals, if such law, ordinance, or regulation is less restrictive than a law, ordinance, or regulation that was in Page 18 of42of43 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 including such a law, ordinance, or regulation that is amended to be less restrictive or to comply with the local registration requirements provided in subsection (8), or when a law, ordinance, or regulation adopted after June 1, 2011, regulates vacation rentals, if such law, ordinance, or regulation is less restrictive than a law, ordinance, or regulation that was in effect on June 1, 2011.

(a) A local government or tax collector may charge a fee of no more than $150Page per19 unitof43 forCODING: processing a registration application.

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may require annual renewal of a registration and may charge a renewal fee of no more than $50 per unit for processing of a registration renewal.

However, if there is a change of ownership, the new owner may be required to submit a new application for Page 19 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 registration.$150 per unit for processing a registration application.

A local law, ordinance, or regulation may require annual renewal of a registration and may charge a renewal fee of no more than $50 per unit for processing of a registration renewal.

However, if there is a change of ownership, the new owner may be required to submit a new application for registration.

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Designate and maintain at all times a responsible party who is capable of responding to complaints or emergencies related to the vacation rental, including being available by telephone at a provided contact telephone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and receiving legal notice of violations on Page 20 of42 CODING:

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Designate and maintain at all times a responsible party who is capable of responding to complaints or emergencies related to the vacation rental, including being available by telephone at a provided contact telephone number 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and receiving legal notice of violations on behalf of the operator.

If a local government fails to accept or deny the registration within the timeframes provided in this paragraph, thePage application21 isof43 deemedCODING: accepted.

(d) If a local government denies a registration of a vacation rental, the local government must give written notice to the applicant.

Such notice may be provided by United States mail or electronically.

The notice must specify with particularity the factual reasons for the denial and include a Page 21 of42 CODING:

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(d) If a local government denies a registration of a vacation rental, the local government must give written notice to the applicant.

Such notice may be provided by United States mail or electronically.

The notice must specify with particularity the factual reasons for the denial and include a citation to the applicable portions of the ordinance, rule, statute, or other legal authority for the denial of the registration.

(g) A certified copy of an order imposing a fine may be recordedPage in22 theof43 publicCODING: records and thereafter constitutes a lien against the real property on which the violation exists.

Upon petition to the circuit court, such order is enforceable in the same manner as a court judgment by the sheriffs of this state, including execution and levy against the personal property of the violator, but such order may not be deemed to be a court Page 22 of42 CODING:

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Upon petition to the circuit court, such order is enforceable in the same manner as a court judgment by the sheriffs of this state, including execution and levy against the personal property of the violator, but such order may not be deemed to be a court judgment except for enforcement purposes.

If a vacation rental owner is found by the code enforcement board or special magistrate to have materially violated a local law, ordinance, or regulation that does not solelyPage apply23 toof43 vacationCODING: rentals and the violation is directly related to the owner's vacation rental premises, the local government must issue a written notice of such violation.

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If the owner is found to have materially violated a local law, ordinance, or regulation as described in subparagraph 1., the code enforcement board or special magistrate must make a Page 23 of42 CODING:

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If the owner is found to have materially violated a local law, ordinance, or regulation as described in subparagraph 1., the code enforcement board or special magistrate must make a recommendation to the local government as to whether an owner's vacation rental registration should be suspended.

Up to 30 days for one or more material violations on 5 separatePage days24 duringof43 aCODING: 30-day period;

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 separate days during a 30-day period;

A local government may not suspend an owner's vacation rental registration for violations of a local law, ordinance, or Pageregulation 24which of42are CODING:not directly related to the vacation rental premises.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 regulation which are not directly related to the vacation rental premises.

however,Page the25 localof43 governmentCODING: must allow the vacation rental owner at least 60 days before the termination of a registration to satisfy the recorded municipal lien or county lien and must immediately and automatically reinstate or renew the registration upon satisfaction of such lien;

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The vacation rental premises and its owner are the Page 25 of42 CODING:

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or c.

The vacation rental premises and its owner are the subject of a final order or judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction lawfully directing the termination of the premises' use as a vacation rental.

Effective January 1, 2026, a local government must use the vacation rental information system as established in s.

509.244 to provide notice of the termination of or refusal to renew a vacation rental registration to the division.

The court may assess and award reasonablePage attorney26 feesof43 andCODING: costs and damages to a vacation rental owner.

(k) A vacation rental owner may apply for registration upon the sale of the vacation rental premises to a new owner or 6 months after revocation of or refusal to renew the vacation rental registration pursuant to paragraph (i).

This subsection does not prohibit a local government from establishing a local law, ordinance, or regulation if it is Page 26 of42 CODING:

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(k) A vacation rental owner may apply for registration upon the sale of the vacation rental premises to a new owner or 6 months after revocation of or refusal to renew the vacation rental registration pursuant to paragraph (i).

This subsection does not prohibit a local government from establishing a local law, ordinance, or regulation if it is uniformly applied without regard to whether the residential property is used as a vacation rental.

509.242(1)(c) or (g) is not required to apply forPage or27 receiveof43 aCODING: public lodging establishment license.

Upon receiving an application for a vacation rental license, the division shall grant a temporary license that authorizes the vacation rental to begin operation while the application is pending.

The temporary license becomes permanent upon final agency action regarding the license application that grants the vacation rental license.

(3) DISPLAY OF LICENSE.—A Any license issued by the division must shall be conspicuously displayed to the public Page 27 of42 CODING:

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Upon receiving an application for a vacation rental license, the division may grant a temporary license that authorizes the vacation rental to begin operation while the application is pending.

The temporary license automatically expires upon final agency action regarding the license application.

(3) DISPLAY OF LICENSE.—A Any license issued by the division must shall be conspicuously displayed to the public inside in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment.

The operator of a vacation rental offered for transient occupancy through an advertising platform must also conspicuously display the vacation rental's local registration number, if applicable,applicable. inside the unit in a visible location.

509.242(1)(c) must submit to the division, through the division's online system, any applicable local vacation rental registration number.Page 28 of43 CODING:

(5) UNIQUE IDENTIFIER.—The division shall include a unique identifier expressed as a series of letters or numbers at the end of the vacation rental license number on each vacation rental license it issues which identifies each individual vacation rental dwelling or unit.

Section 5.

Effective January 1, 2025, section 509.243, Page 28 of42 CODING:

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(5) UNIQUE IDENTIFIER.—The division shall include a unique identifier on each vacation rental license it issues which identifies each individual vacation rental dwelling or unit.

Section 5.

Effective January 1, 2025, section 509.243, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

(a) Include in the advertisement or listing the vacation rental license number with the associated unique identifier.identifier and, if applicable, the local registration number.

509.244 thatPage a29 vacationof43 rentalCODING: license:

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 that a vacation rental license or, if applicable, a local registration:

Fails to display a valid vacation rental license number with the associated unique identifier.identifier, or, if applicable, a local registration number.

The(b) notificationProvide shallto identify the naturedivision ofon a quarterly basis, in a manner compatible with the deficiency.vacation rental information system as established in s.

Page509.244, 29a of42list CODING:of all vacation rentals in the state which are advertised on its platform, along with the uniform resource locator for the Internet address of the vacation rental advertisement and the vacation rental license number associated with the vacation rental.

Words(4) strickenareIf deletions;a guest uses a payment system on or through an advertising platform to pay for the rental of a vacation rental located in this state, the advertising platform must collect and remit all taxes due under ss.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 (b) Provide to the division on a quarterly basis, in a manner compatible with the vacation rental information system as established in s.

509.244, a list of all vacation rentals in the state which are advertised on its platform, including the uniform resource locator for the Internet address of the vacation rental advertisement and the vacation rental license number associated with the vacation rental.

(4) If a guest uses a payment system on or through an advertising platform to pay for the rental of a vacation rental located in this state, the advertising platform or the designated operator listing a vacation rental with an advertising platform must collect and remit all taxes due under ss.

120.569 or s.Page 30 of43 CODING:

120.57 may be sought.

For the purpose of enforcing a cease and desist notice, the division may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking the issuance of an injunction or a writ of mandamus against any person who violates any provision of the notice.

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120.57 may be sought.

For the purpose of enforcing a cease and desist notice, the division may file a proceeding in the name of the state seeking the issuance of an injunction or a writ of mandamus against any person who violates any provision of the notice.

If the division is required to seek enforcement of the notice for a penalty pursuant to s.

(8) This section does not create a private cause of action againstPage advertising31 platforms.of43 CODING:

An advertising platform may not be held liable for any action that it takes voluntarily and in good faith in relation to its users in compliance with this chapter or the advertising platform's terms of service.

Section 6.

Section 509.244, Florida Statutes, is created Page 31 of42 CODING:

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An advertising platform may not be held liable for any action that it takes voluntarily and in good faith in relation to its users in compliance with this chapter or the advertising platform's terms of service.

Section 6.

Section 509.244, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

(b) ProvideAllow alocal systemgovernment interfaceusers to allownotify localthe governmentsdivision of a termination or failure to verifyrenew, or the statusperiod of suspension of, a vacationlocal rental,registration, if applicable.

(c) AllowProvide a registeredsystem userinterface to subscribeallow tolocal receivegovernments automated notifications of changes to verify the license and registration status of a vacation rental, includingif anyapplicable. license revocation, local registration termination, period of suspension imposed by the division or local government, or failure to renew a license or local registration.

(d) Allow a registered user to subscribe to receive automated notifications of changes to the license and registration status of a vacation rental, including any license revocation, local registration termination, period of suspension Page 32 of43 CODING:

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 imposed by the division or local government, or failure to renew a license or local registration.

procedure.— (11)(a) The division may revoke, refuse to issue or renew, or suspend for a period of not more than 30 days a license of a Pagevacation 32rental of42for CODING:any of the following reasons:

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 vacation rental for any of the following reasons:

(b) The division must specify the license number with the associated unique identifier of the vacation rental dwelling or unit which has been revoked, not renewed, or suspended and input such status in the vacation rental information system described inPage s.33 of43 CODING:

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 in s.

159.27 Definitions.—The following words and terms, unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, shall have Pagethe 33following of42meanings: CODING:

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 the following meanings:

(7) MISCELLANEOUS EXEMPTIONS.—Exemptions provided to any entity by this chapter do not inure to any transaction that is otherwise taxable under this chapter when payment is made by a representativePage or34 employeeof43 ofCODING: the entity by any means, including, but not limited to, cash, check, or credit card, even when that representative or employee is subsequently reimbursed by the entity.

In addition, exemptions provided to any entity by this subsection do not inure to any transaction that is otherwise taxable under this chapter unless the entity has obtained a sales tax exemption certificate from the department or the entity obtains or provides other documentation as Page 34 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 requiredrepresentative or employee of the entity by any means, including, but not limited to, cash, check, or credit card, even when that representative or employee is subsequently reimbursed by the department.entity.

In addition, exemptions provided to any entity by this subsection do not inure to any transaction that is otherwise taxable under this chapter unless the entity has obtained a sales tax exemption certificate from the department or the entity obtains or provides other documentation as required by the department.

Moreover,Page the35 personof43 offeringCODING: the accommodations is not considered to be the consumer of items purchased in furnishing such food or drinks and may purchase those items under conditions of a sale for resale.

Section 10.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (4) of section 316.1955, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities.— Page 35 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 (4)Moreover, (b)the Notwithstandingperson paragraphoffering (a),the aaccommodations themeis parknot orconsidered anto entertainmentbe complexthe asconsumer definedof items purchased in s.furnishing such food or drinks and may purchase those items under conditions of a sale for resale.

Section 10.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (4) of section 316.1955, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

316.1955 Enforcement of parking requirements for persons who have disabilities.— (4) (b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a), a theme park or an entertainment complex as defined in s.

rules.— (5) NOTIFICATION ON REAL ESTATE DOCUMENTS.—Notification shall be provided on at least one document, form, or application executed at the time of, or before prior to, contract for sale andPage purchase36 ofof43 anyCODING: building or execution of a rental agreement for any building.

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 and purchase of any building or execution of a rental agreement for any building.

Levels of radon that exceed federal and state Pageguidelines 36have of42been CODING:found in buildings in Florida.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida.

509.013(9).Page 37 of43 CODING:

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 509.013(9).

509.013(9), the bathrooms are not required to be in the same building as the public food service Pageestablishment, 37so of42long CODING:as they are reasonably accessible.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 establishment, so long as they are reasonably accessible.

509.013(9) provides parking in several lots or areas from which access to the theme park or entertainment complex is provided, a single lot or area may be designated for parking by persons who have disabilities, if the lot or area is located on the shortest accessible route to an accessible entrance to the theme park or entertainmentPage complex38 orof43 toCODING: transportation to such an accessible entrance.

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 entertainment complex or to transportation to such an accessible entrance.

(b) Local laws, ordinances, or regulations related to Pagetransient 38public of42lodging CODING:establishments, as defined in s.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 transient public lodging establishments, as defined in s.

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 Section 17.

509.013(9), or operated as a zoo, a museum, or an aquarium, or on the premises of a public food service establishment or a Pagepublic 39lodging of42establishment CODING:licensed under part I of chapter 509, if the owner or operator of such premises elects to comply with s.

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 public lodging establishment licensed under part I of chapter 509, if the owner or operator of such premises elects to comply with s.

If the property is not claimed by its owner within 30 days after itPage is40 found,of43 orCODING: a longer period of time as may be deemed appropriate by the owner or operator of the premises, the owner or operator of the premises may not sell and must dispose of the property or donate it to a charitable institution that is exempt from federal income tax under s.

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for sale or other disposal as the charitable institution deems appropriate.

The rightful owner of the property may reclaim the property from the owner or operator of Page 40 of42 CODING:

hb1537-02-c2hb1537-01-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/HB1537CS/HB1537 2024 theit premisesis atfound, anyor a longer period of time beforeas may be deemed appropriate by the disposalowner or donationoperator of the propertypremises, inthe accordanceowner withor thisoperator sectionof and the establishedpremises policiesmay not sell and proceduresmust dispose of the ownerproperty or operatordonate ofit theto premises.a charitable institution that is exempt from federal income tax under s.

501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for sale or other disposal as the charitable institution deems appropriate.

The rightful owner of the property may reclaim the property from the owner or operator of the premises at any time before the disposal or donation of the property in accordance with this section and the established policies and procedures of the owner or operator of the premises.

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 Section 20.

The application of this act does not supersede Pageany 41current of42or CODING:future declaration or declaration of condominium adopted pursuant to chapter 718, Florida Statutes;

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hb1537-02-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/HB1537 2024 any current or future declaration or declaration of condominium adopted pursuant to chapter 718, Florida Statutes;

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hb1537-01-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/HB1537 2024 Section 23.

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