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FL S0608

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Environment and Natural Resources

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "continuous monolithic pipe system" as a pipe without joints or seams, including all connection points to the structure, mainline, and cleanout.

  • Authorizes counties and municipalities to access private sanitary sewer laterals within their jurisdiction to investigate, clean, repair, recondition, or replace them.

  • Requires counties and municipalities to notify property owners by certified mail at least 14 days before accessing their sewer laterals, identify the issue, provide a project timeline, and indemnify the owner.

  • Makes counties and municipalities legally and financially responsible for all repair work, requiring restoration of property to pre-work condition and repairs meeting continuous monolithic pipe standards inspected by PACP- and LACP-certified camera operators.

  • Permits counties and municipalities to use state or local funds allocated for environmental preservation or water quality protection for these programs, with option to establish alternative evaluation and rehabilitation programs.

Legislative Description

Sanitary Sewer Lateral Inspection Programs

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/2/2022
Community Affairs12/6/2021

Full Bill Text

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