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Introduced
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing farmers whose property meets certain requirements to apply to the Department of Revenue for a Florida farm tax exempt agricultural materials (TEAM) card; authorizing the Department of Revenue to make certain information available to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the purpose of administering the Florida farm TEAM card; requiring by a specified date all food commodities purchased by certain state entities to be grown or produced in this state under certain circumstances; revising the types of entities required to obtain food permits from the department; requiring bottled water to be processed in conformance with department rule, etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes farmers whose property meets certain requirements to apply for a Florida farm tax exempt agricultural materials (TEAM) card from the Department of Revenue, which can be used to claim applicable sales tax exemptions. The bill also requires all food commodities purchased by state entities to be grown or produced in Florida when available, practical, and feasible, and gives preference to Florida-grown or produced food commodities in competitive solicitations. Additionally, the bill makes various changes related to the regulation and permitting of milk, milk products, and aquaculture activities by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government (Senate), Fiscal Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1279 (Ch. 2023-154) (on 04/26/2023)
Bill Topics
Agriculture
- ‐ Food Inspection and Safety
- ‐ General Agriculture
- ‐ Subsidies to Farmers and Ranchers, Agricultural Disaster Insurance
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