FL S1634

Removes state permitting requirements for water vending machine operators and eliminates the $200 annual operating permit fee previously deposited into the General Inspection Trust Fund.

Authorizes counties and municipalities to regulate water vending machine operations and adopt enforcement measures to ensure compliance with statewide minimum operating standards.

Retains statewide minimum operating standards including machine location requirements, water source approval, backflow prevention, sanitary conditions, treatment methods, labeling restrictions, and customer information display.

Deletes state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services duties including rule adoption, water quality sampling, permit denial authority, and enforcement actions for non-compliance.

Removes criminal penalties (second degree misdemeanor) for operating water vending machines without permits or in violation of state orders.