FL H0521

Creates section 589.37, Florida Statutes, prohibiting local governments from requiring permits or approvals for tree and vegetation maintenance within established flood and drainage rights-of-way managed by water management districts, water control districts, or special districts

Defines "tree and vegetation maintenance" as mowing vegetation, removing trees or brush, and selectively removing tree branches within the right-of-way

Requires districts to provide local government officials with a minimum of 5 business days' advance notice before conducting scheduled routine maintenance, with exception for emergency services addressing imminent threats to public safety

Does not apply to tree or vegetation removal outside rights-of-way, does not limit local government licensing of maintenance contractors, and does not prohibit agreements between districts and local governments for maintenance services

Effective July 1, 2018