FL S1400

Deletes requirement that electric utilities obtain local government approval before performing tree maintenance in established rights-of-way; utilities must still provide 5 business days' advance notice for routine maintenance.

Prohibits local governments from requiring permits, applications, notices, fees, or fines for pruning, trimming, or removal of trees on residential property from March 1 through June 1 if property owner provides certification from an International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist that the tree is a danger to persons or property.

Prevents local governments from authorizing removal of specimen, heritage, or patriarch trees during the March 1 through June 1 period, but allows enforcement of replanting ordinances for removed trees.

Requires each county property appraiser office to post a property owner bill of rights on its website identifying existing property rights, while clarifying the bill of rights does not create a cause of action.

Takes effect July 1, 2019.