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Introduced
12/11/2019
12/11/2019
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Passed
03/13/2020
03/13/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/30/2020
06/30/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; amending s. 316.520, F.S.; revising application of agricultural load securing requirements; amending s. 527.01, F.S.; defining the term "recreational vehicle"; amending s. 527.0201, F.S.; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules specifying requirements for agents to administer certain competency examinations and establishing a competency examination for a license to engage in activities solely related to the service and repair of recreational vehicles; authorizing certain qualifiers and master qualifiers to engage in activities solely related to the service and repair of recreational vehicles; requiring verifiable LP gas experience or professional certification by an LP gas manufacturer in order to apply for certification as a master qualifier; amending s. 570.441, F.S.; extending the scheduled expiration for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' use of funds from the Pest Control Trust Fund for certain duties of the department; amending s. 581.217, F.S.; redefining the term "hemp extract"; providing that hemp extract that does not meet certain requirements will be considered hb0921-06-er ENROLLED , Engrossed 3 2020 Legislature adulterated or misbranded; prohibiting the sale of certain hemp extract products to individuals under a specified age; amending s. 590.02, F.S.; directing the Florida Forest Service to develop a training curriculum for wildland firefighters; providing requirements for such training; amending s. 597.003, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to revoke an aquaculture certificate of registration under certain conditions; amending s. 633.408, F.S.; providing wildland firefighter training and certification for certain firefighters and volunteer firefighters; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' (DACS) regulations and programs:
1. It revises the application of agricultural load securing requirements, expanding the exemption for vehicles carrying agricultural products on roads with a posted speed limit of 65 mph or less, regardless of the distance traveled.
2. It defines "recreational vehicle" and requires DACS to establish a separate competency examination for licenses related solely to the service and repair of recreational vehicles. It also authorizes certain qualifiers and master qualifiers to engage in these activities.
3. It extends the expiration date for DACS' use of funds from the Pest Control Trust Fund for certain duties.
4. It redefines "hemp extract," prohibits the sale of certain hemp extract products to minors, and declares that non-compliant hemp extract will be considered adulterated or misbranded.
5. It directs the Florida Forest Service to develop a training curriculum for wildland firefighters, including minimum hour requirements for structural firefighter, emergency medical, and wildfire training.
6. It authorizes DACS to revoke aquaculture certificates of registration if aquaculture is not the primary purpose of the certified entity's operation.
7. It provides wildland firefighter training and certification for certain firefighters and volunteer firefighters.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee (H), State Affairs Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-135 (on 06/30/2020)
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