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FL H1097
Bill
Status
Passed
5/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
- Florida Citrus Commission membership increases from 9 to 11 members, with 7 grower members (up from 6), 3 processor members (replacing "grower-handler" classification), and 1 new packer member from the Indian River production area, all appointed by the Governor to staggered 3-year terms
- Florida's citrus districts are reorganized from 3 districts to 6 districts, with one grower member appointed from each district and a requirement that districts be reviewed every 5 years to maintain substantially equal citrus production volumes
- Entities spending State Treasury funds on citrus production research must deliver biannual reports to the commission covering project plans, financial status, research findings, and commercialization progress
- New citrus fruit varieties developed using any percentage of state funds must be offered exclusively to the Department of Citrus or its designee for licensing and commercialization for 90 days, with the commission authorized to retain exclusivity for up to 8 years after execution
- The minimum membership threshold for not-for-profit citrus grower corporations eligible to have dues collected on their behalf by the Department of Citrus is reduced from 5,000 to 2,500 members
Legislative Description
Florida Citrus
Last Action
Chapter No. 2022-117
5/17/2022
Committee Referrals
State Affairs1/25/2022
Environment, Agriculture and Flooding Subcommittee1/10/2022
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