FL H0285

Department of Health must identify all onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems in Florida by January 1, 2019, using only existing data sources from state, local, or commercial sources without conducting property visits or inspections.

Department of Health must incorporate identified system information into an updated database and generate a report showing total number of systems statewide, systems by county, and a statewide map to submit to the Governor and Legislature.

Property sellers must provide prospective purchasers with a disclosure summary about onsite sewage systems before or at contract execution if the property contains or will contain such a system.

Prospective purchasers must acknowledge in writing receipt of the disclosure summary, which must be in boldface and conspicuous form and include information about system maintenance, lifespan (approximately 25 years), pumping frequency (every 3-5 years), and contact information for county health departments.

Bill takes effect October 1, 2017.