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FL H0185

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Regulatory Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Full-service gasoline stations offering self-service at a lower cost must require an attendant to dispense gasoline for vehicles displaying disability parking permits or license plates when the permit holder is the operator.

  • Stations must display a second decal on each self-service pump that is blue, at least 15 square inches, showing the international symbol of accessibility, the station's telephone number, and the words "Call for Assistance."

  • Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services must confirm compliance with the decal requirement by July 1, 2016 and shall adopt rules to implement and enforce this provision.

  • State law preempts all local government laws and regulations regarding fueling assistance provision to disabled vehicle operators at self-service gasoline stations.

  • Retail outlets are not required to provide air or vacuum supply at no charge, and local political subdivisions are preempted from adopting ordinances that regulate pricing of these commodities.

  • Act takes effect July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Gasoline Stations

Last Action

Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 7005 (Ch. 2014-216)

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Affairs3/10/2014
Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee2/25/2014
Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee11/22/2013

Full Bill Text

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