HB 651 — Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

providing an inference with regard Pageto 16a ofcertain 124violation; CODING:

providing that the financial Page 16 of 155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 toinstitution amay overcome the inference by making certain violation;demonstrations regarding its denial or restriction of financial services to an agricultural producer;

providing that the financial institution may overcome the inference by making certain demonstrations regarding its denial or restriction of financial services to an agricultural producer;

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revising the duties of Page 17 of 155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 providingthe legislativedepartment findings;after the date of receipt of a completed application for a license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm;

revising the duties of the department after the date of receipt of a completed application for a license to carry a concealed weapon or concealed firearm;

110.205, F.S., in Pagea 18reference ofthereto; 124 CODING:

reenacting ss.

125.01(1)(r), Page 18 of 155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 a163.3162(3)(a), reference(b), thereto;(c), and (d), 163.3163(3)(c), 163.3164(4), 163.3194(5), 170.01(4), 193.052(2), 193.4615, 212.08(5)(a) and (19)(a), 373.406(2), 403.182(11)(a), 403.9337(4), 472.029(2)(d), 474.2021(5), 474.2165(4)(d), 487.081(6), 570.85(1), 570.87(1), 570.94(3), 582.19(1)(a), 586.055, 604.50(2)(a) and (d), 604.73(3)(b), 692.201(1), 741.30(5)(a) and (6)(a), 810.011(5)(a), and 823.14(6), F.S., relating to powers and duties;

agricultural lands and practices;

applications for development permits;

community planning act;

legal status of comprehensive plan;

authority for providing improvements and levying and collecting special assessments against property benefited;

preparation and serving of returns;

assessment of obsolete agricultural equipment;

storage tax;

exemptions;

local pollution control programs;

the Model Ordinance for Florida-Friendly Fertilizer Use on Urban Landscapes;

authorization to enter lands of third parties;

veterinary telehealth;

ownership and control of veterinary medical patient records;

exemptions;

agritourism;

agritourism participation impact on land classification;

best management practices for wildlife;

qualifications and tenure of supervisors;

location of apiaries;

nonresidential farm buildings;

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 urban agriculture pilot projects;

definitions;

domestic violence;

definitions;

and the Florida Right to Farm Act, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

193.461, F.S., in references thereto;

500.121(6),Page F.S.,20 relatingof to155 disciplinaryCODING: procedures, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

500.172, F.S., in a reference thereto;

reenacting s.

790.061, F.S., relating to judges and justices, to incorporate the Page 19 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 500.121(6), F.S., relating to disciplinary procedures, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

500.172, F.S., in a reference thereto;

reenacting s.

790.061, F.S., relating to judges and justices, to incorporate the amendment made to s.

Positions in The Department of Corrections which are assigned primary duties of serving as the warden, assistant warden,Page colonel,21 or major of an155 institutionCODING: or that are assigned primary duties of serving as the circuit administrator or deputy circuit administrator.

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Positions in The Department of Transportation which are Page 20 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 assignedwarden, primarycolonel, dutiesor major of servingan asinstitution regionalor tollthat managersare andassigned managersprimary duties of offices,serving as specifiedthe incircuit s.administrator or deputy circuit administrator.

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Positions in The Department of Transportation which are assigned primary duties of serving as regional toll managers and managers of offices, as specified in s.

SectionPage 2.22 of 155 CODING:

Paragraphs (a) through (d) of subsection (2) of section 163.3162, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) through (e), respectively, new paragraphs (a), (f), and (g) are added to that subsection, and subsections (5), Page 21 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 (6),Section and2. (7) are added to that section, to read:

Paragraphs (a) through (d) of subsection (2) of section 163.3162, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) through (e), respectively, new paragraphs (a), (f), and (g) are added to that subsection, and subsections (5), (6), and (7) are added to that section, to read:

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Is not an unauthorized alien as defined in s.

448.095(1).

(5) HOUSING FOR LEGALLY VERIFIED AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.— (a) A governmental entity may not adopt or enforce any Page 22 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 legislation,6. regulation, or ordinance to inhibit the construction or installation of housing for legally verified agricultural workers on land classified as agricultural land pursuant to s.

Is not an unauthorized alien as defined in s.

448.095(1).

(5) HOUSING FOR LEGALLY VERIFIED AGRICULTURAL WORKERS.— (a) A governmental entity may not adopt or enforce any legislation, regulation, or ordinance to inhibit the construction or installation of housing for legally verified agricultural workers on land classified as agricultural land pursuant to s.

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The square footage of the housing site's climate- controlled facilities may not exceed 1.5 percent of the property's area or 35,000 square feet, whichever is less.

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A housing site must provide front, side, and rear yard Page 23 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 setbacks4. of at least 50 feet.

The square footage of the housing site's climate- controlled facilities may not exceed 1.5 percent of the property's area or 35,000 square feet, whichever is less.

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A housing site must provide front, side, and rear yard setbacks of at least 50 feet.

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A berm made with a combination of the materials listed in sub-subparagraphs a.-d., which is at least 6 feet in height and provides an overall screening capacity of 75 percent at the time of installation.

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A berm made with a combination of the materials listed in sub-subparagraphs a.-d., which is at least 6 feet in height and provides an overall screening capacity of 75 percent at the time of installation.

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A property owner must maintain such recordsPage for26 at least 3 years and make the records available for inspection within 14 days after receipt of a155 requestCODING: for records by a governmental entity.

(e) A housing site may not continue to be used and may be Page 25 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 requiredrecords tofor beat removedleast under3 years and make the followingrecords circumstances:available for inspection within 14 days after receipt of a request for records by a governmental entity.

(e) A housing site may not continue to be used and may be required to be removed under the following circumstances:

A property owner who violates this subparagraph isPage subject27 toof a155 ClassCODING: I fine pursuant to s.

570.971, not to exceed $1,000, for the first violation, and a Class II fine, not to exceed $5,000, for any subsequent violations.

The fines shall be collected by the clerk of the court of the county in which Page 26 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 theis violationsubject occurred.to a Class I fine pursuant to s.

570.971, not to exceed $1,000, for the first violation, and a Class II fine, not to exceed $5,000, for any subsequent violations.

The fines shall be collected by the clerk of the court of the county in which the violation occurred.

(a) A method for government entities to submit reports of propertyPage owners28 whoof have155 aCODING: housing site for legally verified agriculture workers on lands classified as agricultural land pursuant to s.

193.461, as provided in this section.

(b) A method for persons to submit complaints for review Page 27 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 andproperty investigationowners bywho thehave department.a housing site for legally verified agriculture workers on lands classified as agricultural land pursuant to s.

193.461, as provided in this section.

(b) A method for persons to submit complaints for review and investigation by the department.

(3)Page Any29 loanof made155 byCODING: the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Emergency Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program pursuant to s.

570.822.

Section 4.

Subsection (19) is added to section 253.0341, Page 28 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 Florida(3) Statutes,Any loan made by the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Emergency Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program pursuant to read:s.

570.822.

Section 4.

Subsection (19) is added to section 253.0341, Florida Statutes, to read:

(a) Any lands designated as a state forest, state park, or wildlifePage management30 areaof are155 ineligibleCODING: to be surplused pursuant to this subsection.

(b) This subsection is retroactive to January 1, 2009.

Section 5.

Paragraphs (a) through (d) and (e) of Page 29 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 subsectionwildlife (2)management ofarea section 330.41, Florida Statutes, are redesignatedineligible as paragraphs (b) through (e) and (j) of subsection (2) and subsection (8), respectively, subsection (6) is renumbered as subsection (8), paragraph (d) of subsection (4) and present subsection (6) are amended, new paragraphs (a), (f), (g), (h), and (i) are added to subsectionbe (2),surplused andpursuant new subsections (6) and (7) are added to thatthis section,subsection. to read:

(b) This subsection is retroactive to January 1, 2009.

Section 5.

Paragraphs (a) through (d) and (e) of subsection (2) of section 330.41, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as paragraphs (b) through (e) and (j) of subsection (2) and subsection (8), respectively, subsection (6) is renumbered as subsection (8), paragraph (d) of subsection (4) and present subsection (6) are amended, new paragraphs (a), (f), (g), (h), and (i) are added to subsection (2), and new subsections (6) and (7) are added to that section, to read:

The term includes real property held in trust for the benefit of one or more individuals, in which case the individual or individuals may be considered as the property owner or owners, provided that the trustee provides written consent.Page 31 of 155 CODING:

The term does not include persons renting, using, living, or otherwise occupying real property.

(h) "Residential property" means real property zoned as residential or multifamily residential and composed of four or Page 30 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 fewerconsent. dwelling units.

The term does not include persons renting, using, living, or otherwise occupying real property.

(h) "Residential property" means real property zoned as residential or multifamily residential and composed of four or fewer dwelling units.

A person who commits a second or subsequentPage violation32 commits a misdemeanor of the155 firstCODING: degree, punishable as provided in s.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 subsequent violation commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.

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(c) A person who violates paragraph (a) and records video of the private property, state wildlife management lands, or sport shooting and training range, including any person or object on the premises of or within the private property, state wildlifePage management33 lands, or sport shooting and training range, commits a misdemeanor of the155 firstCODING: degree, punishable as provided in s.

775.082 or s.

775.083.

A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third Page 32 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 wildlife management lands, or sport shooting and training range, commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.

775.082 or s.

775.083.

A person who commits a second or subsequent violation commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s.

193.461 at any time in the 5 years preceding the acquisition of the land by the electric utility must be offered for fee simple acquisition by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before offering for sale or transferring the landPage to34 aof private155 individualCODING: or entity.

(2) Lands owned by an electric utility as defined in s.

361.11(2) which were classified as agricultural lands pursuant to s.

193.461 at any time in the 5 years preceding the date of Page 33 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 acquisition of the land by the electric utility must be offered for fee simple acquisition by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before offering for sale or transferring the land to a private individual or entity.

(2) Lands owned by an electric utility as defined in s.

361.11(2) which were classified as agricultural lands pursuant to s.

193.461 at any time in the 5 years preceding the date of acquisition of the land by the electric utility must be offered for fee simple acquisition by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before offering for sale or transferring the land to a private individual or entity.

(3)(a)(b) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to implement this subsection and to providePage requirements35 forof electric155 vehicleCODING: charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry.

(b) The department may adopt rules to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and establish standards for the Page 34 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 placement,provide design,requirements installation,for maintenance,electric andvehicle operationcharging ofstations electricto vehicleallow chargingfor stations.consistency for consumers and the industry.

(b) The department may adopt rules to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and establish standards for the placement, design, installation, maintenance, and operation of electric vehicle charging stations.

(f) If the department determines that an electric vehicle chargingPage station36 or any associated equipment presents a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, the department may issue an immediate final order prohibiting the use of the155 electricCODING: vehicle charging station or any portion thereof.

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 (g)charging Instation additionor toany theassociated remediesequipment providedpresents ina thisthreat subsection,to and notwithstanding the existencepublic ofhealth, anysafety, adequateor remedywelfare, at law, the department may bringissue an actionimmediate tofinal enjoinorder aprohibiting violation of this subsection or rules adopted under this subsection in the circuituse court of the countyelectric invehicle whichcharging thestation violation occurs or isany aboutportion tothereof. occur.

(g) In addition to the remedies provided in this subsection, and notwithstanding the existence of any adequate remedy at law, the department may bring an action to enjoin a violation of this subsection or rules adopted under this subsection in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurs or is about to occur.

(5) "District" means any mosquito control special district establishedPage in37 this state by law for the express purpose of controlling155 arthropodsCODING: within boundaries of such said districts.

(10) "Program" means any governmental jurisdiction that conducts mosquito control, whether it be a special district, Page 36 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 county,established orin municipality.this state by law for the express purpose of controlling arthropods within boundaries of such said districts.

(10) "Program" means any governmental jurisdiction that conducts mosquito control, whether it be a special district, county, or municipality.

(2) It is the legislative intent that those mosquito control districts established prior to July 1, 1980, pursuant to thePage petition38 processof contained155 inCODING: former s.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 the petition process contained in former s.

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 Section 10.

The tentative detailed work plan budget must shall set forth, classified by account number, title and program items, and by fund from which to be paid, the proposed expenditures of the program district for construction, for acquisition of land, and other purposes, for the operation and maintenance of the program's district's works, the conduct of the program district Page 3839 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 fund from which to be paid, the proposed expenditures of the program district for construction, for acquisition of land, and other purposes, for the operation and maintenance of the program's district's works, the conduct of the program district generally, to which may be added an amount to be held as a reserve.

(5) County commissioners' mosquito and arthropod control budgets or the budgets of a similar governing body of a county, city,Page or40 townof must155 shallCODING: be made and adopted as prescribed by subsections (1) and (2);

summary figures must shall be incorporated into the county budgets as prescribed by the Department of Financial Services.

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 Sectioncity, 12.or town must shall be made and adopted as prescribed by subsections (1) and (2);

summary figures must shall be incorporated into the county budgets as prescribed by the Department of Financial Services.

Section 12.

ThesePage funds41 may be expended for any and all types of control155 measuresCODING: approved by the department.

(2) Every county, municipality, or district budgeting local funds to be used exclusively for the control of mosquitoes Page 40 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 andThese otherfunds arthropods,may underbe aexpended planfor submittedany byand theall county,types municipality,of orcontrol districtmeasures and approved by the department,department. is eligible to receive state funds and supplies, services, and equipment on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis to the amount of local funds budgeted.

(2) Every county, municipality, or district budgeting local funds to be used exclusively for the control of mosquitoes and other arthropods, under a plan submitted by the county, municipality, or district and approved by the department, is eligible to receive state funds and supplies, services, and equipment on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis to the amount of local funds budgeted.

(5) If more than one program local mosquito control agency exists in a county or municipality, the funds must shall be prorated between the programs agencies based on the population servedPage by42 eachof program155 agency.CODING:

(6) The Commissioner of Agriculture may exempt counties, municipalities, or districts from the requirements in subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3) when the department Page 41 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 determinesserved stateby funds,each supplies,program services,agency. or equipment are necessary for the immediate control of mosquitoes and other arthropods that pose a threat to human or animal health.

(6) The Commissioner of Agriculture may exempt counties, municipalities, or districts from the requirements in subsection (1), subsection (2), or subsection (3) when the department determines state funds, supplies, services, or equipment are necessary for the immediate control of mosquitoes and other arthropods that pose a threat to human or animal health.

388.271 Prerequisites to participation.— (1) When state funds are involved, it is the duty of the department to guide, review, approve, and coordinate the activities of all county and municipal governments and special districtsPage receiving43 state funds in furtherance of the155 goalCODING: of integrated arthropod control.

Each program county eligible to participate may, and each district must, begin participation on October 1 of any year by filing with the department not later Page 42 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 thandistricts Julyreceiving 15state afunds tentativein integratedfurtherance arthropodof management plan work plan and tentative detailed work plan budget providing for the controlgoal of arthropods.integrated arthropod control.

Each program county eligible to participate may, and each district must, begin participation on October 1 of any year by filing with the department not later than July 15 a tentative integrated arthropod management plan work plan and tentative detailed work plan budget providing for the control of arthropods.

388.281 Use of state matching funds.— (1) All funds, supplies, and services released to programs under this chapter must counties and districts hereunder shall be used in accordance with the integrated arthropod management detailed work plan and certified budget approved by both the department and the board of commissioners or an appropriate Page 4344 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 under this chapter must counties and districts hereunder shall be used in accordance with the integrated arthropod management detailed work plan and certified budget approved by both the department and the board of commissioners or an appropriate representative county or district.

supervision by department.— (1) Any program county or district may perform source reduction measures in conformity with good engineering practices in any area, provided that the department cooperating with the county, municipality, or district has approved the operating or construction plan as outlined in the integrated arthropod management plan and that it has been determined by criteria contained in rule that the area or areas to be controlled would produce arthropods in significant numbers to constitute a health orPage nuisance45 problem.of 155 CODING:

(2) The program county or district shall manage the detailed business affairs and supervise the said work, and the department shall advise the programs districts as to the best Page 44 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 andor mostnuisance effectiveproblem. measures to be used in bringing about better temporary control and the permanent elimination of breeding conditions.

(2) The program county or district shall manage the detailed business affairs and supervise the said work, and the department shall advise the programs districts as to the best and most effective measures to be used in bringing about better temporary control and the permanent elimination of breeding conditions.

388.311 Carry over of state funds and local funds.—State and local funds budgeted for the control of mosquitoes and other arthropodsPage shall46 be carried over at the end of the155 program'sCODING: county or district's fiscal year, and rebudgeted for such control measures the following fiscal year.

Section 19.

Section 388.321, Florida Statutes, is amended Page 45 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 toarthropods read:shall be carried over at the end of the program's county or district's fiscal year, and rebudgeted for such control measures the following fiscal year.

Section 19.

Section 388.321, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

(1) Serviceable equipment purchased using state funds for arthropod control use no longer needed by a program must county orPage district47 shall first be offered to any or all other programs counties or districts engaged in arthropod control at a price established by the board of commissioners155 owningCODING: the equipment.

(2) The alternative procedure for disposal of surplus Page 46 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 property,or asdistrict prescribedshall first be offered to any or all other programs counties or districts engaged in s.arthropod control at a price established by the board of commissioners owning the equipment.

(2) The alternative procedure for disposal of surplus property, as prescribed in s.

388.351 Transfer of equipment, personnel, and supplies during an emergency.—The department, upon notifying a program county or district and obtaining its approval, is authorized to transfer equipment, materials, and personnel from one program district to another in the event of an emergency brought about Page 4748 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 during an emergency.—The department, upon notifying a program county or district and obtaining its approval, is authorized to transfer equipment, materials, and personnel from one program district to another in the event of an emergency brought about by an arthropod-borne epidemic or other disaster requiring emergency control.

388.3711 Enforcement.— (2)Page The49 departmentof may155 issueCODING: a written warning, impose a fine;

deny, suspend, or revoke any license or certification, or the disbursal of state aid;

or deny participation, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120, upon any one or more of the Page 48 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 following(2) groundsThe asdepartment may beissue applicable:a written warning, impose a fine;

deny, suspend, or revoke any license or certification, or the disbursal of state aid;

or deny participation, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120, upon any one or more of the following grounds as may be applicable:

Section 388.381, Florida Statutes, is amended toPage read:50 of 155 CODING:

388.381 Cooperation by programs counties and district.—Any program conducting county or district carrying on an arthropod control program may cooperate with another county, district, or Page 49 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 municipality in carrying out work a program for the control of mosquitoes and other arthropods, by agreement as to theread: program and reimbursement thereof, when approved by the department.

388.381 Cooperation by programs counties and district.—Any program conducting county or district carrying on an arthropod control program may cooperate with another county, district, or municipality in carrying out work a program for the control of mosquitoes and other arthropods, by agreement as to the program and reimbursement thereof, when approved by the department.

388.401 Penalty for damage to property or operations.— Whoever shall willfully damages damage any of the property of any program county or district created under this or other chapters, or any works constructed, maintained, or controlled by such program county or district, or who obstructs shall obstruct or causes cause to be obstructed any of the operations of such program county or district, or who shall knowingly or willfully violates violate any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted promulgated by any board of commissioners of any program, commits county or district shall be guilty of a Page 5051 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 program county or district, or who shall knowingly or willfully violates violate any provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted promulgated by any board of commissioners of any program, commits county or district shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s.

The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, Florida Medical Entomological Research Laboratory.Page 52 of 155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 Laboratory.

The United States Department of Agriculture, Center of Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology Insects PageAffecting 51Man ofLaboratory. 124 CODING:

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2.Page 53 of 155 CODING:

No later than January 1, 2017:

a.

The department, in consultation with the water management districts and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, shall initiate rulemaking to adopt procedures Page 52 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 to2. verify implementation of water quality monitoring required in lieu of implementation of best management practices or other measures pursuant to sub-subparagraph (b)2.g.;

No later than January 1, 2017:

a.

The department, in consultation with the water management districts and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, shall initiate rulemaking to adopt procedures to verify implementation of water quality monitoring required in lieu of implementation of best management practices or other measures pursuant to sub-subparagraph (b)2.g.;

3.Page 54 of 155 CODING:

At least every 2 years, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall perform onsite inspections of each agricultural producer that enrolls in a best management practice, except those enrolled by rule in subparagraph 4., to Page 53 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 ensure3. that such practice is being properly implemented.

At least every 2 years, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall perform onsite inspections of each agricultural producer that enrolls in a best management practice, except those enrolled by rule in subparagraph 4., to ensure that such practice is being properly implemented.

A parcel designated as agricultural land use by the countyPage in55 which it is located or the parcel is granted agricultural tax classification by the county property appraiser of the155 countyCODING: in which it is located.

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A parcel with water use not exceeding 100,000 gallons Page 54 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 percounty dayin onwhich averageit unlessis thelocated entireor usethe parcel is metgranted usingagricultural recycledtax waterclassification fromby wetthe detentioncounty treatmentproperty pondsappraiser orof reusethe water.county in which it is located.

c.

A parcel with water use not exceeding 100,000 gallons per day on average unless the entire use is met using recycled water from wet detention treatment ponds or reuse water.

The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall annually perform onsite inspections of 20 percent for all enrollments that meet the qualifications pursuant to subparagraphPage 4.56 of 155 CODING:

by rule within basin management action plan areas, to ensure that practices are being properly implemented.

Such inspections must include a collection and review of the identified best management practice documentation from the Page 55 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 previous 2 years required by rules adopted pursuant to subparagraph (c)2.4.

by rule within basin management action plan areas, to ensure that practices are being properly implemented.

Such inspections must include a collection and review of the identified best management practice documentation from the previous 2 years required by rules adopted pursuant to subparagraph (c)2.

(8)Page The57 use of any155 additiveCODING: in a public water system which does not meet the definition of a water quality additive as defined in s.

403.852(19), or the use of any additive included primarily for health-related purposes.

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 Section(8) 33.The use of any additive in a public water system which does not meet the definition of a water quality additive as defined in s.

403.852(19), or the use of any additive included primarily for health-related purposes.

Section 33.

Pests, their habits, recognition of the damage they cause,Page and58 identification of them155 byCODING: accepted common name.

4.

Current accepted industry practices in the conducting of fumigation, termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, and household pest Page 57 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 control.cause, and identification of them by accepted common name.

4.

Current accepted industry practices in the conducting of fumigation, termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest control, lawn and ornamental pest control, and household pest control.

The department shall provide in-person and remote testing through a third-party vendor.Page 59 of 155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 vendor.

Paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of section Page482.155, 58Florida ofStatutes, 124is CODING:amended to read:

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 482.155, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

The department shall make availablePage provide60 theof appropriate155 referenceCODING: material and make the examination readily accessible and available to all applicants at least quarterly or as necessary in each county.

Section 36.

Subsection (2) of section 482.156, Florida Page 59 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 Statutes,available isprovide amendedthe appropriate reference material and make the examination readily accessible and available to read:all applicants at least quarterly or as necessary in each county.

Section 36.

Subsection (2) of section 482.156, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

A third-party vendor may collect and retain a convenience fee make the examination readily accessible and available to applicants atPage least61 quarterlyof or155 asCODING: necessary in each county.

Section 37.

Subsection (2) of section 482.157, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

482.157 Limited certification for commercial wildlife Page 60 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 managementat personnel.—least (2)quarterly Theor departmentas shallnecessary issuein aeach limitedcounty. certificate to an applicant who:

Section 37.

Subsection (2) of section 482.157, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

482.157 Limited certification for commercial wildlife management personnel.— (2) The department shall issue a limited certificate to an applicant who:

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, Page 6162 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 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 chapter, in accordance with chapter 120, upon any of the following grounds:

The examination may be prepared, administered, andPage evaluated63 byof the155 department.CODING:

Each applicant for a certified applicator's license must shall demonstrate minimum competence as to:

(a) The proper use of the equipment.

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 (b)and Theevaluated environmentalby hazardsthe thatdepartment. may be involved in applying restricted-use pesticides.

Each applicant for a certified applicator's license must shall demonstrate minimum competence as to:

(a) The proper use of the equipment.

(b) The environmental hazards that may be involved in applying restricted-use pesticides.

injunction.— (6) Licensure may be suspended, revoked, or denied by the department, upon the issuance of a final order to a licensee imposing civil penalties under subsection 14(a) of the Federal Insecticide,Page Fungicide,64 and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) or a criminal conviction under subsection 14(b) of FIFRA.155 CODING:

Section 41.

Subsections (13) through (28) of section 496.404, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (15) Page 63 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 throughInsecticide, (30),Fungicide, respectively, and newRodenticide subsectionsAct (13)(FIFRA) andor (14)a arecriminal addedconviction tounder thatsubsection section,14(b) toof read:FIFRA.

Section 41.

Subsections (13) through (28) of section 496.404, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (15) through (30), respectively, and new subsections (13) and (14) are added to that section, to read:

(e) An agent, including a subsidiary or an affiliate of a foreignPage legal65 entity, acting on behalf of a155 foreignCODING: source of concern;

or (f) An entity in which a person, entity, or collection of persons or entities described in paragraphs (a)–(e) has a Page 64 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 controllingforeign interest.legal entity, acting on behalf of a foreign source of concern;

or (f) An entity in which a person, entity, or collection of persons or entities described in paragraphs (a)–(e) has a controlling interest.

496.406, which intends to solicit contributions in or from 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, which includes an attestation statement, and a renewal statement Page 6566 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 that participates in a charitable sales promotion or sponsor sales promotion, must, before engaging in any of these activities, file an initial registration statement, which includes an attestation statement, and a renewal statement annually thereafter, with the department.

(c) A charitable organization or sponsor that is required to file an initial registration statement or annual renewal statement may not, before approval of its statement by the department in accordance with subsection (7), solicit contributions or have contributions solicited on its behalf by anyPage other67 person,of charitable155 organization,CODING: sponsor, commercial co-venturer, or professional solicitor or participate in a charitable sales promotion or sponsor sales promotion.

(d) The registration of a charitable organization or Page 66 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 sponsorany mayother notperson, continuecharitable inorganization, effectsponsor, andcommercial shallco-venturer, expireor withoutprofessional furthersolicitor actionor ofparticipate thein departmenta undercharitable eithersales ofpromotion theor followingsponsor circumstances:sales promotion.

(d) The registration of a charitable organization or sponsor may not continue in effect and shall expire without further action of the department under either of the following circumstances:

(e) An attestation statement on a form prescribed by the department, signed by an authorized official of the charitable organization, who shall certify and attest that the charitable organization, if prohibited by applicable federal or state law, is not engaged in activities that would require registration Page 6768 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 department, signed by an authorized official of the charitable organization, who shall certify and attest that the charitable organization, if prohibited by applicable federal or state law, is not engaged in activities that would require registration with the Department of State pursuant to chapter 106.

(20)Page Solicit69 or accept contributions or anything of value155 fromCODING: a foreign source of concern.

Section 44.

Section 496.417, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 496.417(20) CriminalSolicit penalties.—Exceptor asaccept otherwisecontributions providedor inanything ss.of value from a foreign source of concern.

Section 44.

Section 496.417, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:

496.417 Criminal penalties.—Except as otherwise provided in ss.

496.431 Honest Service Registry.— (1) The department shall create the Honest Services Registry to provide the residents of this state with the information necessary to make an informed choice when deciding Page 6970 of 124155 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 496.431 Honest Service Registry.— (1) The department shall create the Honest Services Registry to provide the residents of this state with the information necessary to make an informed choice when deciding which charitable organizations to support.

(j) "Cottage food product" means food that is not time or temperaturePage controlled71 forof safety155 orCODING: a potentially hazardous food as defined by department rule which is sold by a cottage food operation in accordance with s.

500.80.

Section 48.

Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of Page 70 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 sectiontemperature 500.12,controlled Floridafor Statutes,safety areor amendeda topotentially read:hazardous food as defined by department rule which is sold by a cottage food operation in accordance with s.

500.80.

Section 48.

Paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 500.12, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:

Such bottles must contain a label listing the producer's name and street address, all added ingredients, the net weight or volume of the product, and a statement that reads, "This product has not been produced in a facility permitted by the Florida DepartmentPage 72 of Agriculture155 andCODING: Consumer Services." (b) Each food establishment regulated under this chapter must apply for and receive a food permit before operation begins.

An application for a food permit from the department Page 71 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 mustDepartment beof accompaniedAgriculture byand aConsumer feeServices." in(b) anEach amountfood determinedestablishment byregulated departmentunder rule.this chapter must apply for and receive a food permit before operation begins.

An application for a food permit from the department must be accompanied by a fee in an amount determined by department rule.

A food permit issued to a new food establishment on or after September 1, 2023, is valid for 1 calendar year after the datePage 73 of issuance155 andCODING: must be renewed annually on or before that date thereafter.

2.

Effective January 1, 2024, A food permit issued before September 1, 2023, expires on the month and day the initial Page 72 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 permitdate wasof issuedissuance to the food establishment and must be renewed annually on or before that date thereafter.

2.

Effective January 1, 2024, A food permit issued before September 1, 2023, expires on the month and day the initial permit was issued to the food establishment and must be renewed annually on or before that date thereafter.

Subsection (1) of section 500.172, Florida Statutes,Page is74 amendedof to155 read:CODING:

500.172 Embargoing, detaining, destroying of food, food processing equipment, or areas that are in violation.— (1) When the department, or its duly authorized agent who Page 73 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 hasStatutes, received appropriate education and training regarding the legal requirements of this chapter, finds or has probable cause to believe that any food, food processing equipment, food processing area, or food storage area is inamended violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to beread: dangerous, unwholesome, mislabeled, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article, processing equipment, processing area, or storage area is or is suspected of being in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article, processing equipment, processing area, or storage area by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court.

500.172 Embargoing, detaining, destroying of food, food processing equipment, or areas that are in violation.— (1) When the department, or its duly authorized agent who has received appropriate education and training regarding the legal requirements of this chapter, finds or has probable cause to believe that any food, food processing equipment, food processing area, or food storage area is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, mislabeled, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article, processing equipment, processing area, or storage area is or is suspected of being in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article, processing equipment, processing area, or storage area by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court.

A person may not remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article, processing equipment,Page processing75 area,of or155 storageCODING: area by sale or otherwise without such permission from or in accordance with a written agreement with the department.

Section 51.

Section 500.75, Florida Statutes, is created Page 74 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 toequipment, read:processing area, or storage area by sale or otherwise without such permission from or in accordance with a written agreement with the department.

Section 51.

Section 500.75, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

offenses.—It is unlawful to transport or offer to transport, importimport, intosell, this state, sell or offer for sale, furnish, or give away spores or mycelium capable of producing mushrooms or other material which will contain a controlled substance, including psilocybin or psilocyn, during its lifecycle.

A person who violatestransports, imports into this sectionstate, sells, offers for sale, furnishes, gives away, or offers to transport, import into this state, sell, furnish, or give away any spores or mycelium capable of producing mushrooms or other material which will contain a controlled substance commits a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s.

(b) "FDA" means the United States Food and Drug Administration.Page 76 of 155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 Administration.

(2)(a) In accordance with the established standard of Pageidentity 75for ofmilk 124defined CODING:in 21 C.F.R.

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 identity for milk defined in 21 C.F.R.

381.1 and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, the department shall adopt rules to enforce the FDA's standardPage of77 identity for meat, poultry, and poultry products as adopted in this section, to prohibit the sale of plant-based155 productsCODING: mislabeled as meat, poultry, or poultry products in this state.

(b) This subsection is effective upon the enactment into law of a mandatory labeling requirement to prohibit the sale of plant-based products mislabeled as meat, poultry, or poultry products which is consistent with this section by any 11 of the Page 76 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 groupstandard of 14identity statesfor composedmeat, ofpoultry, Alabama,and Arkansas,poultry Florida,products Georgia,as Kentucky,adopted Louisiana,in Maryland,this Mississippi,section, Oklahoma,to Southprohibit Carolina,the Tennessee,sale Texas,of Virginia,plant-based andproducts Westmislabeled Virginia.as meat, poultry, or poultry products in this state.

(b) This subsection is effective upon the enactment into law of a mandatory labeling requirement to prohibit the sale of plant-based products mislabeled as meat, poultry, or poultry products which is consistent with this section by any 11 of the group of 14 states composed of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.

(5)Page The78 Department of Agriculture155 andCODING: Consumer Services shall notify the Division of Law Revision upon the enactment into law by any 11 of the group of 14 states composed of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia of the mandatory labeling requirements pursuant to subsections (2) and (3).

(6) The department shall adopt rules to implement this Page 77 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 section.(5) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall notify the Division of Law Revision upon the enactment into law by any 11 of the group of 14 states composed of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia of the mandatory labeling requirements pursuant to subsections (2) and (3).

(6) The department shall adopt rules to implement this section.

or (b) To raise the boiling point of water, aid in vehicle componentPage cooling,79 or for the prevention of engine155 overheating,CODING: whether or not the liquid is used as a year-round cooling system fluid.

Section 55.

Section 525.19, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

525.19 Petroleum registration.— (1) The department shall create an annual petroleum registration program for petroleum owners or operators and shall Page 78 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 adoptcomponent rulescooling, detailingor for the requirementsprevention forof suchengine registrationoverheating, thatwhether include,or atnot minimum:the liquid is used as a year-round cooling system fluid.

Section 55.

Section 525.19, Florida Statutes, is created to read:

525.19 Petroleum registration.— (1) The department shall create an annual petroleum registration program for petroleum owners or operators and shall adopt rules detailing the requirements for such registration that include, at minimum:

Section 526.147, Florida Statutes, is created toPage read:80 of 155 CODING:

526.147 Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program.— (1)(a) There is created, subject to appropriation, the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(b) The grant program shall provide grant funds, not to exceed $10,000 per retail fuel facility, to be used for Page 79 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 installation and equipment costs related to installingread: or modernizing transfer switch infrastructure at retail fuel facilities to allow for the continuity of fueling operations under generated power.

526.147 Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program.— (1)(a) There is created, subject to appropriation, the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(b) The grant program shall provide grant funds, not to exceed $10,000 per retail fuel facility, to be used for installation and equipment costs related to installing or modernizing transfer switch infrastructure at retail fuel facilities to allow for the continuity of fueling operations under generated power.

(e) Before being awarded funding from the department, retailPage fuel81 facilitiesof must155 provideCODING: documentation on transfer switch installation and required generator sizing to the department.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 retail fuel facilities must provide documentation on transfer switch installation and required generator sizing to the department.

Page(2) 80The department, in consultation with the Division of 124Emergency CODING:Management, shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section, including establishing grant application processes for the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program.

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 (2) The department, in consultation with the Division of Emergency Management, shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section, including establishing grant application processes for the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program.

SectionPage 58.82 of 155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 Section 58.

Subsection (10) of section 564.06, Florida PageStatutes, 81is ofamended 124to CODING:read:

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 Statutes, is amended to read:

The department may reimburse the educational expenses of qualified veterinary pathologistsPage who83 enter into an agreement with the department to retain employment for a specified period of time.155 CODING:

(b) The department shall adopt rules to administer this subsection.

(45) Subject to appropriation, to extend state and national Future Farmers of America opportunities to any public school student enrolled in agricultural education, at little or no cost to the student or school district, and to support Page 82 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 statewidepathologists Futurewho Farmersenter ofinto Americaan programmingagreement thatwith helpsthe suchdepartment studentsto developretain theiremployment potential for premiera leadership,specified personalperiod growth,of andtime. career success.

(b) The department shall adopt rules to administer this subsection.

(45) Subject to appropriation, to extend state and national Future Farmers of America opportunities to any public school student enrolled in agricultural education, at little or no cost to the student or school district, and to support statewide Future Farmers of America programming that helps such students develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success.

Section 570.546, Florida Statutes, is created toPage read:84 of 155 CODING:

570.546 Licensing.— (1) The department is authorized to:

(a) Create a process for the bulk renewal of licenses which will allow licensees the ability, upon request, to submit all license applications of the same type, notwithstanding any provisions of law applicable to each application process.

(b) Create a process that will allow licensees, upon Page 83 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 request, to alignread: the expiration dates of licenses within a statutory program.

570.546 Licensing.— (1) The department is authorized to:

(a) Create a process for the bulk renewal of licenses which will allow licensees the ability, upon request, to submit all license applications of the same type, notwithstanding any provisions of law applicable to each application process.

(b) Create a process that will allow licensees, upon request, to align the expiration dates of licenses within a statutory program.

(a) Conduct programs and activities related to the assistance,Page promotion,85 and furtherance of aquaculture155 andCODING: aquaculture producers in this state.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 assistance, promotion, and furtherance of aquaculture and aquaculture producers in this state.

Section 570.822, Florida Statutes, is amended Pageto 84read: of 124 CODING:

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 to read:

structural production facilities, such as shade houses and greenhouses;Page 86 of 155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 greenhouses;

LOAN TERMS.— (a) The program is established within the department to make loans to agriculture and aquaculture producers that have experienced damage or destruction from a declared emergency Pagenatural 85disaster. of 124 CODING:

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 natural disaster.

(a) Own or lease a bona fide farm operation that is locatedPage in87 a county named in a declared emergency natural disaster and that was damaged or destroyed as a result of such155 declaredCODING: emergency natural disaster.

(b) Maintain complete and acceptable farm records, pursuant to criteria published by the department, and present them as proof of production levels and bona fide farm operations.

(4) LOAN APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT.— Page 86 of 124 CODING:

hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 (a)located Requestsin fora loanscounty mustnamed bein madea bydeclared applicationemergency tonatural thedisaster department.and that was damaged or destroyed as a result of such declared emergency natural disaster.

(b) Maintain complete and acceptable farm records, pursuant to criteria published by the department, and present them as proof of production levels and bona fide farm operations.

(4) LOAN APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT.— (a) Requests for loans must be made by application to the department.

The loan agreement must specify that the loan is due upon sale if the property or other collateralPage for88 theof loan155 isCODING: sold.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 collateral for the loan is sold.

The specific type of collateral required may vary depending upon the loan purpose, Pagerepayment 87ability, and the particular circumstances of 124the CODING:applicant.

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 repayment ability, and the particular circumstances of the applicant.

The approved applicantPage must89 continue to be actively engaged in production in order to receive the original principal balance reductions and must continue to meet the loan agreement terms to the satisfaction of the155 department.CODING:

(c) An approved applicant may make payments on the loan at any time without penalty.

Early repayment is encouraged as other funding sources or revenues become available to the approved applicant.

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hb651-02-c2hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HBCS/HB 651 2025 (d)applicant Allmust repaymentscontinue ofto principalbe andactively interest,engaged ifin applicable,production receivedin byorder to receive the departmentoriginal inprincipal abalance fiscalreductions yearand must becontinue returned to meet the loan fundagreement andterms made available for loans to otherthe applicantssatisfaction inof the nextdepartment. application period.

(c) An approved applicant may make payments on the loan at any time without penalty.

Early repayment is encouraged as other funding sources or revenues become available to the approved applicant.

(d) All repayments of principal and interest, if applicable, received by the department in a fiscal year must be returned to the loan fund and made available for loans to other applicants in the next application period.

(f) The department may defer or waive loan payments if at any time during the repayment period of a loan, the approved applicant experiences a significant hardship such as crop loss from a weather-related event or from impacts from a natural disasterPage or90 declaredof emergency.155 CODING:

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 disaster or declared emergency.

The department shall manage the fund, establishing Pageloan 89practices that must include, but are not limited to, procedures for establishing loan interest rates, uses of 124funding, CODING:application procedures, and application review procedures.

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hb651-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 651 2025 loan practices that must include, but are not limited to, procedures for establishing loan interest rates, uses of funding, application procedures, and application review procedures.

The coordination must endeavor to ensure that there is no duplication of financial assistance between the loan program and other funding sources, such as any federal or other state programs,Page including91 public assistance requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency or financial assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture,155 whichCODING: could render the approved applicant ineligible for other financial assistance.

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hb651-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 651 2025 programs, including public assistance requests to the Federal Emergency Management Agency or financial assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture, which could render the approved applicant ineligible for other financial assistance.

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