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FL S1752

FL S1752
Construction and Maintenance of Water Supply and Sewage Disposal Systems by Counties and Independent Special Districts


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Introduced
02/25/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to amend specified rules to exempt construction or maintenance of a water or sewer system by an independent special district utility from certain authorization requirements, etc.

AI Summary

This bill aims to exempt the construction or maintenance of water supply and sewage disposal systems by counties and independent special districts from certain authorization requirements. Specifically, it directs the Department of Environmental Protection to amend its rules to exempt such activities from the requirements of Section 253.77 of the Florida Statutes, provided the county or independent special district utility completes the necessary surveys, investigations, studies, and other requirements outlined in the bill. The bill also clarifies that the obtaining of these surveys, investigations, and other preparatory work is considered a public purpose, and the costs can be paid out of the general funds of the county or independent special district.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Environment and Natural Resources (Senate)

Last Action

Died in Community Affairs (on 04/30/2021)

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