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FL H1387
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Santiago
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AI Summary
- Suspends weight limits for solid waste and recyclable collection vehicles for 36 hours after measurable precipitation ends in a county, as recorded by the National Weather Service
- Requires invoices for solid waste collection, disposal, or recycling services to separately itemize all governmental taxes and fees, including franchise fees
- Allows private waste companies to sue local governments or state agencies for anticompetitive practices, and requires local governments providing waste services outside their jurisdiction to remit applicable franchise fees and taxes to the Solid Waste Management Trust Fund
- Creates the crime of theft of recyclable property (including recovered materials and pallets), punishable as a first-degree misdemeanor for first/second offenses and a third-degree felony for third or subsequent offenses within 3 years
- Establishes civil remedy for recyclable property theft victims with minimum damages of $5,000 plus attorney fees and costs
Legislative Description
Waste Management
Last Action
Died in Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Agriculture And Natural Resources Subcommittee1/15/2016
Full Bill Text
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