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FL S2182
Bill
AI Summary
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Clarifies that agricultural land retains its classification when offered for sale if it continues to be used for bona fide agricultural purposes, with retroactive application to parcels without final court orders.
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Establishes methodology for assessing structures used for horticultural frost and freeze protection under the income approach used for agricultural property assessment.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Department of Environmental Protection to enter into agreements ensuring uniform regulation of pesticides applied to state waters, including permitting and enforcement coordination.
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Authorizes the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to enter into agreements with the Department of Environmental Protection for consistent pesticide regulation in aquatic weed and algae control.
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Establishes the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, Inc. as the advisory council for citrus research marketing orders and requires it to recommend research projects to the department; moves Department of Citrus executive offices from Lakeland to Bartow.
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Requires the Department of Agriculture to report by January 1, 2011 with recommendations for disciplinary actions against pest control licensees violating pretreatment, sensitive facility, and fumigation requirements.
Legislative Description
Agriculture [EPSC]
Last Action
Read 3rd time -SJ 00884; Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 981 (Vetoed by Governor) -SJ 00884; Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1510 (Ch. 2010-145) -SJ 00884
4/27/2010