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FL H0825

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Traci Koster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the required advance notification period for non-underwater excavation or demolition from 2 to 3 full business days through the Sunshine State One-Call of Florida system before work can begin (underwater excavation remains at 10 full business days)
  • Extends the timeframe for member operators to mark the horizontal route of underground facilities and provide a positive response to the notification system from 2 to 3 full business days after receiving notification
  • Adds a new noncriminal infraction with enhanced civil penalties for failure to notify of a planned excavation start date and time near a high-priority subsurface installation (e.g., gas pipelines, hazardous liquid pipelines) when the member operator provides timely notice of the installation's existence
  • Civil penalties for violations involving high-priority subsurface installations may reach up to $50,000, or up to $10,000 if caused by a state agency or political subdivision
  • Effective date is October 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Underground Facilities

Last Action

Died on Second Reading Calendar

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee1/10/2024
Energy, Communications & Cybersecurity Subcommittee12/27/2023

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