FL H1089

Defines "sober house transitional living home" as a residential dwelling unit providing peer-supported, managed alcohol-free and drug-free living environment under the Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act.

Requires substance abuse service facility applicants to adhere to local, municipal, or county zoning and occupancy standards and provide written notice to the chief executive officer before receiving licensure.

Mandates applicants stipulate in notice that proposed facility will not be located within 1,000 feet of existing sober houses or similar treatment facilities, specify maximum number of residents, and identify service components to be provided.

Requires local government to review facility notices, determine compliance with zoning and distance requirements, consider overconcentration risks, and notify applicant and Department of Children and Families of determination.

Requires existing sober house transitional living homes operating before July 1, 2013, to apply for licensure by September 1, 2013, with provision for informal mediation if disputes arise; establishes that state law prevails over local ordinances but allows more liberal local ordinances.