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This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding public lodging and food service establishments, making several key changes. First, it revises definitions for transient and nontransient lodging establishments, clarifying that occupancy is considered transient or nontransient based on the length of stay and the specific terms of a rental or lease agreement. The bill updates the process for removing guests from lodging and food service establishments, providing more detailed guidelines for when and how an operator can ask a guest to leave, including specific notification requirements such as providing written notice via email, text message, or printed paper. For public food service establishments, the bill introduces new requirements for disclosing "operations charges" - fees beyond the cost of food and beverage that customers are required to pay. Establishments must now clearly display the amount and purpose of such charges on menus, websites, and receipts, with separate line items for gratuity, operations charges, and sales tax. The bill explicitly states that these new provisions do not create a private cause of action, meaning customers cannot sue establishments for minor violations, and the rules do not apply to fixed-price meals or dining plans. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing businesses time to adjust to the new requirements.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/606