FL H0105

Counties and municipalities are prohibited from initiating enforcement actions that a court determines to be arbitrary, unreasonable, and not authorized by ordinance

Persons or businesses subject to enforcement actions may request a review, which local governments must respond to in writing within 30 days; failure to respond allows the affected party to file a legal action

Enforcement actions are considered arbitrary or unreasonable if they lack legal support, deviate from prior determinations without written justification, unreasonably delay lawful business activity, or impose unauthorized requirements

Courts finding violations must award attorney fees and costs to prevailing plaintiffs, actual damages up to $50,000 per occurrence, and injunctive relief

Whistle-blower protections apply to those who disclose information about arbitrary enforcement actions in good faith; effective date is October 1, 2026