FL S1240

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.

Establishes that regulation of these water-related matters is exclusively preempted to the state.

Exempts interagency or interlocal agreements between the Department of Environmental Protection and water management districts or local governments from the preemption.

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

Requires the Department of Environmental Protection to notify the Chief Financial Officer of violations, and authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to withhold state funds from violating counties or municipalities.

Repeals section 373.591, Florida Statutes, relating to land management review teams.

Takes effect July 1, 2023.