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FL H0081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Commerce Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum civil penalty for violations of the Gas Safety Law of 1967 from $25,000 to $266,015 per violation per day, effective until June 30, 2025
  • Raises the maximum civil penalty for any related series of violations from $500,000 to $2,660,135, effective until June 30, 2025
  • Requires the Florida Public Service Commission, after July 1, 2025, to establish and annually review maximum penalties by rule, considering the consumer price index, federal pipeline safety violation penalties, and the need to maintain certification with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
  • Grants the Florida Public Service Commission rulemaking authority to implement the penalty provisions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Civil Penalties under the Gas Safety Law of 1967

Last Action

Laid on Table

3/4/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee11/15/2023
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee10/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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