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Introduced
12/14/2020
12/14/2020
In Committee
12/21/2020
12/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing legislative findings and intent; specifying conditions under which a business is considered a home-based business; authorizing a home-based business to operate in a residential zone under certain circumstances; preempting to the state the ability to regulate or license home-based businesses; prohibiting a local government from certain actions relating to the licensure and regulation of home-based businesses, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to encourage small and home-based businesses in Florida by creating a legal framework for "home-based businesses." The key provisions of the bill are: 1) defining the criteria for a business to be considered a "home-based business," such as not causing nuisances, having limited employees, and complying with local regulations; 2) allowing home-based businesses to operate in residential zones; 3) preempting local governments from regulating home-based businesses beyond the requirements specified in the bill; and 4) clarifying that the bill does not supersede condominium, cooperative, or homeowners' association rules, and does not prohibit local noise ordinances.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Community Affairs (Senate), Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 403 (Ch. 2021-202), CS/HB 663 (Ch. 2021-211) (on 04/28/2021)
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