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FL H0863
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Sam Killebrew
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AI Summary
- Exempts from surface water management and storage regulations the implementation of measures and practices for environmental habitat restoration, enhancement, creation activities, and water quality improvements on lands classified as agricultural (per s. 193.461) or government-owned lands
- Allows exempt measures and practices to alter land topography, divert or impede surface water flow, or impact wetlands, provided the activities result in a net increase in wetland resource functions
- Requires that activities produce a wetland habitat resembling characteristics of wetland habitats in the same region, such as herbaceous or forested wetlands
- Removes the existing requirements for case-by-case review by water management districts or the Department of Environmental Protection, the 30-day written notification process, and the prohibition on commencing activities before receiving written approval
- Prohibits use of the exemption to establish mitigation banks or regional offsite mitigation areas under s. 373.4135 or s. 373.4136; effective July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Management and Storage of Surface Waters
Last Action
Withdrawn prior to introduction
1/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Water Quality, Supply & Treatment Subcommittee12/27/2023
Full Bill Text
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