CS for CS for CS for SB 382 - Summary

• Designates the Florida Agricultural Museum in Flagler County as the official state agricultural museum, subject to repeal on July 1, 2020 unless reenacted by the Legislature.

• Requires uniform regulation of pesticides applied to Florida waters through interagency agreements between the Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for permitting, compliance, and enforcement.

• Establishes certified pile burning program for disposal of agricultural and silvicultural debris, with certification requirements, liability protections for property owners conducting compliant burns, and authorization procedures through the Division of Forestry.

• Creates criminal offense for sexual activities with animals (misdemeanor of the first degree), excluding normal animal husbandry, conformation judging, and accepted veterinary medical practices.

• Makes numerous technical amendments to licensing requirements for security officers, private investigators, recovery agents, firearms licenses, and various agricultural dealer regulations, including citizenship documentation, training hours, and fee payment methods.