FL S0588

Prohibits counties, municipalities, and special districts from initiating or threatening enforcement actions deemed arbitrary or unreasonable by a court, defining "enforcement action" broadly to include decisions, inspections, citations, orders, denials, and other regulatory actions

Requires local governments to respond within 30 days to written requests for review of enforcement actions; failure to respond allows the affected person or business to proceed directly to court

Allows legal action within 180 days of an enforcement action if it lacks legal support, deviates from prior interpretations without written justification, unreasonably delays permitting or development, or imposes unauthorized requirements

Courts finding violations must award attorney fees and costs, actual damages up to $50,000 per occurrence, and injunctive relief to stop the prohibited enforcement action

Provides whistle-blower protections for those disclosing information about arbitrary enforcement actions and preempts any conflicting local ordinances or policies