FL H0733

Counties may not furnish utility facilities to property already receiving like services from a municipality without express consent of the municipality and approval from a referendum or mail survey showing majority preference for county service.

Municipalities may not extend corporate powers outside their limits or into unincorporated county areas without consent of the county board of commissioners.

Municipalities supplying electricity or gas outside their incorporated limits, including to other municipalities or unincorporated areas, are classified as "public utilities" subject to Florida Public Service Commission jurisdiction.

Municipalities selling water or wastewater services outside their incorporated limits, including to other municipalities or unincorporated areas, are subject to Public Service Commission regulation.

The act takes effect July 1, 2013.