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FL S0366
Bill
Status
Passed
5/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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AI Summary
- Increases the civil penalty for violations of the Gas Safety Law of 1967 from $25,000 per violation per day to $266,015 per violation per day, effective July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
- Raises the maximum civil penalty for any related series of violations from $500,000 to $2,660,135 during the same timeframe
- Requires the Florida Public Service Commission, on or after July 1, 2025, to establish and revise maximum penalties by rule, considering the Consumer Price Index, federal pipeline safety violation penalties, and the Legislature's intent to maintain certification with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
- Mandates the Commission to review the established penalties at least annually and revise them as necessary
- Authorizes the Commission to adopt rules to implement the penalty provisions, with an effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Civil Penalties Under the Gas Safety Law of 1967
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-167
5/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy1/26/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government1/9/2024
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