FL S0382

Amends section 197.502, Florida Statutes, relating to tax deed applications and fees charged by tax collectors.

Changes language to allow holders of "a" tax certificate (rather than "any" tax certificate) to file for a tax deed after 2 years from April 1 of the issuance year and before certificate cancellation (removes previous 7-year expiration limit).

Establishes a tax deed application fee of $75 that the tax collector "may charge" (changed from "shall be allowed"), plus reimbursement for any vendor fees related to electronic tax deed application programs or services.

Removes restriction limiting applications to county-held certificates and clarifies that applications can be made for entire parcels or separable portions of property.

Effective date: July 1, 2011.