FL H0981

Clarifies that agricultural land classification is retained when property is offered for sale if it continues to be used for bona fide agricultural purposes, with retroactive application to pending cases.

Establishes assessment methodology for horticultural frost/freeze protection structures to be treated like irrigation systems with no separate assessable value.

Authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Department of Environmental Protection to enter into agreements for uniform regulation of pesticides applied to state waters, including permitting and enforcement.

Revises citrus assessment provisions, designating the Citrus Research and Development Foundation as the advisory council and allowing assessment rates to be established in the marketing order rather than capping at 1 cent per box.

Requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to report to the Legislature by January 1, 2011 with recommendations for disciplinary actions against pest control licensees regarding soil pretreatment, sensitive facility treatment, and home fumigation violations.