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This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding forwarding agents, which are businesses that help export property owned by others. The bill defines a new term "electronic database" and updates various requirements for forwarding agents obtaining and maintaining a Florida Certificate of Forwarding Agent Address. Key changes include: requiring forwarding agents to surrender their certificate under specific circumstances like ceasing business or changing addresses, mandating detailed record-keeping, and establishing that applicants don't need to re-register as a dealer if they're already registered. The bill also requires the Department of Revenue to maintain a public list of certified forwarding agents and to report tax rates as zero for certain special zip code addresses used for export. Additionally, the bill adjusts dealer liability rules, preventing dealers from collecting taxes on tangible personal property shipped to certified export addresses under certain conditions. The changes aim to streamline the process for international export businesses while maintaining tax compliance and preventing potential tax evasion. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/624