FL H1197

Prohibits counties and municipalities from adopting laws, regulations, rules, or policies relating to water quality, water quantity, pollution control, pollutant discharge prevention or removal, and wetlands.

Preempts regulation of these water management and wetlands matters exclusively to the state.

Exempts interagency or interlocal agreements between the department, water management districts, and local governments from the prohibition.

Allows counties and municipalities to continue regulating and operating their own water systems, wastewater systems, and stormwater systems.

Requires the Chief Financial Officer to withhold state funds from counties or municipalities found in violation of the preemption provision; repeals section 373.591 relating to land management review teams; takes effect July 1, 2023.