FL S0372

Amends section 180.191, Florida Statutes, to exempt municipalities in counties with populations exceeding 1.5 million (based on most recent U.S. Decennial Census) from rate-limiting provisions for water and sewer services provided outside city boundaries.

Maintains existing rate restrictions for municipalities in smaller counties, allowing up to 25 percent surcharges on outside-boundary consumers and capping total charges at 50 percent above inside-boundary rates.

Preserves public hearing requirements for rate changes in municipalities subject to the limitation, except for proportional adjustments across all service classes.

Allows civil action for preventive relief, including injunctions, against municipalities violating rate limitations, with courts able to award treble damages and reasonable attorney's fees to prevailing parties.

Effective upon becoming law.