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FL H0525

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

David Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definitions of "commercial pool/spa contractor," "residential pool/spa contractor," and "swimming pool/spa servicing contractor" under s. 489.105, F.S. to explicitly include work on splash pads, interactive water features, decorative water features, public bathing places, and swimming pool or spa appurtenances
  • Provides detailed enumerated scopes of work for each contractor category, including excavation, rebar installation, fiberglass shell installation, interior finishes, piping, tile and coping, retaining walls, concrete flatwork, and electrical work on the load side of existing disconnect means
  • Redefines "residential pool/spa contractor" to have the same meaning as "commercial pool/spa contractor," except residential contractors may not construct any new commercial swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or public bathing place
  • Increases the Construction Industries Recovery Fund maximum payment for Division II pool/spa contractor claims from $15,000 to $50,000 per claim and the total aggregate cap from $150,000 to $500,000 per licensee, for contracts entered into on or after July 1, 2024, with payments beginning January 1, 2025
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Swimming Pool and Spa Contractors

Last Action

Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee11/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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