Florida Senate - 2018 CS for SB 504
By the Committee on Appropriations; and Senator Perry
576-03289-18 2018504c1
1 A bill to be entitled
2 An act relating to motor vehicles; amending s.
3 316.003, F.S.; adding and revising definitions;
4 conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 316.008,
5 F.S.; authorizing a mobile carrier to be operated on
6 sidewalks and crosswalks within a county or
7 municipality when such use is permissible under
8 federal law; providing construction; amending s.
9 316.2071, F.S.; authorizing a mobile carrier to
10 operate on sidewalks and crosswalks; providing that a
11 mobile carrier operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk
12 has all the rights and duties applicable to a
13 pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that
14 the mobile carrier must not unreasonably interfere
15 with pedestrians or traffic and must yield the right
16 of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk;
17 specifying requirements for a mobile carrier;
18 prohibiting a mobile carrier from taking specified
19 actions; amending s. 316.614, F.S.; requiring safety
20 belt or, if applicable, child restraint usage by an
21 operator or passenger of an autocycle; amending s.
22 320.01, F.S.; revising the term “motor vehicle”;
23 including an autocycle in the definition of the term
24 “motorcycle”; amending s. 320.02, F.S.; providing that
25 a mobile carrier is not required to satisfy specified
26 registration and insurance requirements; amending s.
27 322.03, F.S.; authorizing a person to operate an
28 autocycle without a motorcycle endorsement; amending
29 s. 322.12, F.S.; providing applicability; amending s.
30 324.021, F.S.; revising the definition of the term
31 “motor vehicle”; amending ss. 212.05, 316.303, 320.08,
32 and 655.960, F.S.; conforming cross-references;
33 providing an effective date.
34
35 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
36
37 Section 1. Present subsections (2) through (36) of section
38 316.003, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (3)
39 through (37), respectively, a new subsection (2) is added to
40 that section, present subsections (37) through (99) of that
41 section are renumbered as subsections (39) through (101),
42 respectively, a new subsection (38) is added to that section,
43 and present subsections (40), (41), (51), (57), and (97) are
44 amended, to read:
45 316.003 Definitions.—The following words and phrases, when
46 used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively
47 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context
48 otherwise requires:
49 (2) AUTOCYCLE.—A three-wheeled motorcycle that has two
50 wheels in the front and one wheel in the back; is equipped with
51 a roll cage or roll hoops, a seat belt for each occupant,
52 antilock brakes, a steering wheel, and seating that does not
53 require the operator to straddle or sit astride it; and is
54 manufactured in accordance with the applicable federal
55 motorcycle safety standards in 49 C.F.R. part 571 by a
56 manufacturer registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety
57 Administration.
58 (38) MOBILE CARRIER.—An electrically powered device that:
59 (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and is intended
60 primarily for transporting property;
61 (b) Weighs less than 80 pounds, excluding cargo;
62 (c) Has a maximum speed of 12.5 miles per hour; and
63 (d) Is equipped with a technology to transport personal
64 property with the active monitoring of a property owner, and
65 primarily designed to remain within 25 feet of the property
66 owner.
67
68 A mobile carrier is not considered a vehicle or personal
69 delivery device unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle or
70 personal delivery device.
71 (42)(40) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Except when used in s. 316.1001, a
72 self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guideway, but
73 not including any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal
74 assistive mobility device, mobile carrier, personal delivery
75 device, swamp buggy, or moped. For purposes of s. 316.1001,
76 “motor vehicle” has the same meaning as provided in s.
77 320.01(1)(a).
78 (43)(41) MOTORCYCLE.—Any motor vehicle having a seat or
79 saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
80 more than three wheels in contact with the ground. The term
81 includes an autocycle, but does not include excluding a tractor,
82 or a moped, or any vehicle in which the operator is enclosed by
83 a cabin unless it meets the requirements set forth by the
84 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a motorcycle.
85 (53)(51) PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE.—An electrically powered
86 device that:
87 (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended
88 primarily for transporting property;
89 (b) Weighs less than 80 pounds, excluding cargo;
90 (c) Has a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour; and
91 (d) Is equipped with technology to allow for operation of
92 the device with or without the active control or monitoring of a
93 natural person.
94
95 A personal delivery device is not considered a vehicle unless
96 expressly defined by law as a vehicle. A mobile carrier is not
97 considered a personal delivery device.
98 (59)(57) PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY.—Except as otherwise
99 provided in paragraph (81)(b) (79)(b), any privately owned way
100 or place used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having
101 express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other
102 persons.
103 (99)(97) VEHICLE.—Every device in, upon, or by which any
104 person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a
105 highway, except personal delivery devices, mobile carriers, and
106 devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
107 Section 2. Paragraph (b) of subsection (7) of section
108 316.008, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
109 316.008 Powers of local authorities.—
110 (7)
111 (b)1. Except as provided in subparagraph 2., a personal
112 delivery device and a mobile carrier may be operated on
113 sidewalks and crosswalks within a county or municipality when
114 such use is permissible under federal law. This paragraph does
115 not restrict a county or municipality from otherwise adopting
116 regulations for the safe operation of personal delivery devices
117 and mobile carriers.
118 2. A personal delivery device may not be operated on the
119 Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network created under s.
120 339.81 or components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System
121 created under chapter 260.
122 Section 3. Section 316.2071, Florida Statutes, is amended
123 to read:
124 316.2071 Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers.—
125 (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a
126 personal delivery device or mobile carrier may operate on
127 sidewalks and crosswalks, subject to s. 316.008(7)(b). A
128 personal delivery device or mobile carrier operating on a
129 sidewalk or crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable
130 to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the
131 personal delivery device or mobile carrier must not unreasonably
132 interfere with pedestrians or traffic and must yield the right
133 of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk.
134 (2) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier must:
135 (a) Obey all official traffic and pedestrian control
136 signals and devices.
137 (b) For personal delivery devices, include a plate or
138 marker that has a unique identifying device number and
139 identifies the name and contact information of the personal
140 delivery device operator.
141 (c) Be equipped with a braking system that, when active or
142 engaged, enables the personal delivery device or mobile carrier
143 to come to a controlled stop.
144 (3) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier may
145 not:
146 (a) Operate on a public highway except to the extent
147 necessary to cross a crosswalk.
148 (b) Operate on a sidewalk or crosswalk unless the personal
149 delivery device operator is actively controlling or monitoring
150 the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device or
151 a property owner remains within 25 feet of the mobile carrier.
152 (c) Transport hazardous materials as defined in s. 316.003.
153 (4) A person who owns and operates a personal delivery
154 device in this state must maintain an insurance policy, on
155 behalf of himself or herself and his or her agents, which
156 provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for
157 damages arising from the combined operations of personal
158 delivery devices under the entity’s or agent’s control.
159 Section 4. Subsections (4) and (5) of section 316.614,
160 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
161 316.614 Safety belt usage.—
162 (4) It is unlawful for any person:
163 (a) To operate a motor vehicle or an autocycle in this
164 state unless each passenger and the operator of the vehicle or
165 autocycle under the age of 18 years are restrained by a safety
166 belt or by a child restraint device pursuant to s. 316.613, if
167 applicable; or
168 (b) To operate a motor vehicle or an autocycle in this
169 state unless the person is restrained by a safety belt.
170 (5) It is unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older
171 to be a passenger in the front seat of a motor vehicle or an
172 autocycle unless such person is restrained by a safety belt when
173 the vehicle or autocycle is in motion.
174 Section 5. Subsections (1) and (26) of section 320.01,
175 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
176 320.01 Definitions, general.—As used in the Florida
177 Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:
178 (1) “Motor vehicle” means:
179 (a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer,
180 truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle
181 operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons
182 or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power,
183 but the term does not include traction engines, road rollers,
184 personal delivery devices and mobile carriers as defined in s.
185 316.003, special mobile equipment as defined in s. 316.003,
186 vehicles that run only upon a track, bicycles, swamp buggies, or
187 mopeds.
188 (26) “Motorcycle” means any motor vehicle having a seat or
189 saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
190 more than three wheels in contact with the ground. The term
191 includes an autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003, but excludes a
192 tractor, a moped, or any excluding a vehicle in which the
193 operator is enclosed by a cabin unless it meets the requirements
194 set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
195 for a motorcycle. The term “motorcycle” does not include a
196 tractor or a moped.
197 Section 6. Subsection (19) of section 320.02, Florida
198 Statutes, is amended to read:
199 320.02 Registration required; application for registration;
200 forms.—
201 (19) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier as
202 defined in s. 316.003 are is not required to satisfy the
203 registration and insurance requirements of this section.
204 Section 7. Subsection (4) of section 322.03, Florida
205 Statutes, is amended to read:
206 322.03 Drivers must be licensed; penalties.—
207 (4) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless he or she
208 holds a driver license that authorizes such operation, subject
209 to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements. A person may
210 operate an autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003, without a
211 motorcycle endorsement.
212 Section 8. Paragraph (c) is added to subsection (5) of
213 section 322.12, Florida Statutes, to read:
214 322.12 Examination of applicants.—
215 (5)
216 (c) This subsection does not apply to the operation of an
217 autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003.
218 Section 9. Subsection (1) of section 324.021, Florida
219 Statutes, is amended to read:
220 324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.—The
221 following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for
222 the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively
223 ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances
224 where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
225 (1) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Every self-propelled vehicle that is
226 designed and required to be licensed for use upon a highway,
227 including trailers and semitrailers designed for use with such
228 vehicles, except traction engines, road rollers, farm tractors,
229 power shovels, and well drillers, and every vehicle that is
230 propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires but not
231 operated upon rails, but not including any personal delivery
232 device or mobile carrier as defined in s. 316.003, bicycle, or
233 moped. However, the term “motor vehicle” does not include a
234 motor vehicle as defined in s. 627.732(3) when the owner of such
235 vehicle has complied with the requirements of ss. 627.730
236 627.7405, inclusive, unless the provisions of s. 324.051 apply;
237 and, in such case, the applicable proof of insurance provisions
238 of s. 320.02 apply.
239 Section 10. Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section
240 212.05, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
241 212.05 Sales, storage, use tax.—It is hereby declared to be
242 the legislative intent that every person is exercising a taxable
243 privilege who engages in the business of selling tangible
244 personal property at retail in this state, including the
245 business of making mail order sales, or who rents or furnishes
246 any of the things or services taxable under this chapter, or who
247 stores for use or consumption in this state any item or article
248 of tangible personal property as defined herein and who leases
249 or rents such property within the state.
250 (1) For the exercise of such privilege, a tax is levied on
251 each taxable transaction or incident, which tax is due and
252 payable as follows:
253 (c) At the rate of 6 percent of the gross proceeds derived
254 from the lease or rental of tangible personal property, as
255 defined herein; however, the following special provisions apply
256 to the lease or rental of motor vehicles:
257 1. When a motor vehicle is leased or rented for a period of
258 less than 12 months:
259 a. If the motor vehicle is rented in Florida, the entire
260 amount of such rental is taxable, even if the vehicle is dropped
261 off in another state.
262 b. If the motor vehicle is rented in another state and
263 dropped off in Florida, the rental is exempt from Florida tax.
264 2. Except as provided in subparagraph 3., for the lease or
265 rental of a motor vehicle for a period of not less than 12
266 months, sales tax is due on the lease or rental payments if the
267 vehicle is registered in this state; provided, however, that no
268 tax shall be due if the taxpayer documents use of the motor
269 vehicle outside this state and tax is being paid on the lease or
270 rental payments in another state.
271 3. The tax imposed by this chapter does not apply to the
272 lease or rental of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in s.
273 316.003(13)(a) 316.003(12)(a) to one lessee or rentee for a
274 period of not less than 12 months when tax was paid on the
275 purchase price of such vehicle by the lessor. To the extent tax
276 was paid with respect to the purchase of such vehicle in another
277 state, territory of the United States, or the District of
278 Columbia, the Florida tax payable shall be reduced in accordance
279 with the provisions of s. 212.06(7). This subparagraph shall
280 only be available when the lease or rental of such property is
281 an established business or part of an established business or
282 the same is incidental or germane to such business.
283 Section 11. Subsections (1) and (3) of section 316.303,
284 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
285 316.303 Television receivers.—
286 (1) No motor vehicle may be operated on the highways of
287 this state if the vehicle is actively displaying moving
288 television broadcast or pre-recorded video entertainment content
289 that is visible from the driver’s seat while the vehicle is in
290 motion, unless the vehicle is equipped with autonomous
291 technology, as defined in s. 316.003(3) 316.003(2), and is being
292 operated in autonomous mode, as provided in s. 316.85(2).
293 (3) This section does not prohibit the use of an electronic
294 display used in conjunction with a vehicle navigation system; an
295 electronic display used by an operator of a vehicle equipped
296 with autonomous technology, as defined in s. 316.003(3) 316.003;
297 or an electronic display used by an operator of a vehicle
298 equipped and operating with driver-assistive truck platooning
299 technology, as defined in s. 316.003.
300 Section 12. Section 320.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to
301 read:
302 320.08 License taxes.—Except as otherwise provided herein,
303 there are hereby levied and imposed annual license taxes for the
304 operation of motor vehicles, mopeds, motorized bicycles as
305 defined in s. 316.003(4) 316.003(3), tri-vehicles as defined in
306 s. 316.003, and mobile homes as defined in s. 320.01, which
307 shall be paid to and collected by the department or its agent
308 upon the registration or renewal of registration of the
309 following:
310 (1) MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS.—
311 (a) Any motorcycle: $10 flat.
312 (b) Any moped: $5 flat.
313 (c) Upon registration of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle,
314 or moped, in addition to the license taxes specified in this
315 subsection, a nonrefundable motorcycle safety education fee in
316 the amount of $2.50 shall be paid. The proceeds of such
317 additional fee shall be deposited in the Highway Safety
318 Operating Trust Fund to fund a motorcycle driver improvement
319 program implemented pursuant to s. 322.025, the Florida
320 Motorcycle Safety Education Program established in s. 322.0255,
321 or the general operations of the department.
322 (d) An ancient or antique motorcycle: $7.50 flat, of which
323 $2.50 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
324 (2) AUTOMOBILES OR TRI-VEHICLES FOR PRIVATE USE.—
325 (a) An ancient or antique automobile, as defined in s.
326 320.086, or a street rod, as defined in s. 320.0863: $7.50 flat.
327 (b) Net weight of less than 2,500 pounds: $14.50 flat.
328 (c) Net weight of 2,500 pounds or more, but less than 3,500
329 pounds: $22.50 flat.
330 (d) Net weight of 3,500 pounds or more: $32.50 flat.
331 (3) TRUCKS.—
332 (a) Net weight of less than 2,000 pounds: $14.50 flat.
333 (b) Net weight of 2,000 pounds or more, but not more than
334 3,000 pounds: $22.50 flat.
335 (c) Net weight more than 3,000 pounds, but not more than
336 5,000 pounds: $32.50 flat.
337 (d) A truck defined as a “goat,” or other vehicle if used
338 in the field by a farmer or in the woods for the purpose of
339 harvesting a crop, including naval stores, during such
340 harvesting operations, and which is not principally operated
341 upon the roads of the state: $7.50 flat. The term “goat” means a
342 motor vehicle designed, constructed, and used principally for
343 the transportation of citrus fruit within citrus groves or for
344 the transportation of crops on farms, and which can also be used
345 for hauling associated equipment or supplies, including required
346 sanitary equipment, and the towing of farm trailers.
347 (e) An ancient or antique truck, as defined in s. 320.086:
348 $7.50 flat.
349 (4) HEAVY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, FEES ACCORDING TO GROSS
350 VEHICLE WEIGHT.—
351 (a) Gross vehicle weight of 5,001 pounds or more, but less
352 than 6,000 pounds: $60.75 flat, of which $15.75 shall be
353 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
354 (b) Gross vehicle weight of 6,000 pounds or more, but less
355 than 8,000 pounds: $87.75 flat, of which $22.75 shall be
356 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
357 (c) Gross vehicle weight of 8,000 pounds or more, but less
358 than 10,000 pounds: $103 flat, of which $27 shall be deposited
359 into the General Revenue Fund.
360 (d) Gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, but less
361 than 15,000 pounds: $118 flat, of which $31 shall be deposited
362 into the General Revenue Fund.
363 (e) Gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more, but less
364 than 20,000 pounds: $177 flat, of which $46 shall be deposited
365 into the General Revenue Fund.
366 (f) Gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or more, but less
367 than 26,001 pounds: $251 flat, of which $65 shall be deposited
368 into the General Revenue Fund.
369 (g) Gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, but less
370 than 35,000: $324 flat, of which $84 shall be deposited into the
371 General Revenue Fund.
372 (h) Gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less
373 than 44,000 pounds: $405 flat, of which $105 shall be deposited
374 into the General Revenue Fund.
375 (i) Gross vehicle weight of 44,000 pounds or more, but less
376 than 55,000 pounds: $773 flat, of which $201 shall be deposited
377 into the General Revenue Fund.
378 (j) Gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more, but less
379 than 62,000 pounds: $916 flat, of which $238 shall be deposited
380 into the General Revenue Fund.
381 (k) Gross vehicle weight of 62,000 pounds or more, but less
382 than 72,000 pounds: $1,080 flat, of which $280 shall be
383 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
384 (l) Gross vehicle weight of 72,000 pounds or more: $1,322
385 flat, of which $343 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
386 Fund.
387 (m) Notwithstanding the declared gross vehicle weight, a
388 truck tractor used within a 150-mile radius of its home address
389 is eligible for a license plate for a fee of $324 flat if:
390 1. The truck tractor is used exclusively for hauling
391 forestry products; or
392 2. The truck tractor is used primarily for the hauling of
393 forestry products, and is also used for the hauling of
394 associated forestry harvesting equipment used by the owner of
395 the truck tractor.
396
397 Of the fee imposed by this paragraph, $84 shall be deposited
398 into the General Revenue Fund.
399 (n) A truck tractor or heavy truck, not operated as a for
400 hire vehicle, which is engaged exclusively in transporting raw,
401 unprocessed, and nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural
402 products within a 150-mile radius of its home address, is
403 eligible for a restricted license plate for a fee of:
404 1. If such vehicle’s declared gross vehicle weight is less
405 than 44,000 pounds, $87.75 flat, of which $22.75 shall be
406 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
407 2. If such vehicle’s declared gross vehicle weight is
408 44,000 pounds or more and such vehicle only transports from the
409 point of production to the point of primary manufacture; to the
410 point of assembling the same; or to a shipping point of a rail,
411 water, or motor transportation company, $324 flat, of which $84
412 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
413
414 Such not-for-hire truck tractors and heavy trucks used
415 exclusively in transporting raw, unprocessed, and
416 nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural products may be
417 incidentally used to haul farm implements and fertilizers
418 delivered direct to the growers. The department may require any
419 documentation deemed necessary to determine eligibility prior to
420 issuance of this license plate. For the purpose of this
421 paragraph, “not-for-hire” means the owner of the motor vehicle
422 must also be the owner of the raw, unprocessed, and
423 nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural product, or the
424 user of the farm implements and fertilizer being delivered.
425 (5) SEMITRAILERS, FEES ACCORDING TO GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT;
426 SCHOOL BUSES; SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES.—
427 (a)1. A semitrailer drawn by a GVW truck tractor by means
428 of a fifth-wheel arrangement: $13.50 flat per registration year
429 or any part thereof, of which $3.50 shall be deposited into the
430 General Revenue Fund.
431 2. A semitrailer drawn by a GVW truck tractor by means of a
432 fifth-wheel arrangement: $68 flat per permanent registration, of
433 which $18 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
434 (b) A motor vehicle equipped with machinery and designed
435 for the exclusive purpose of well drilling, excavation,
436 construction, spraying, or similar activity, and which is not
437 designed or used to transport loads other than the machinery
438 described above over public roads: $44 flat, of which $11.50
439 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
440 (c) A school bus used exclusively to transport pupils to
441 and from school or school or church activities or functions
442 within their own county: $41 flat, of which $11 shall be
443 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
444 (d) A wrecker, as defined in s. 320.01, which is used to
445 tow a vessel as defined in s. 327.02, a disabled, abandoned,
446 stolen-recovered, or impounded motor vehicle as defined in s.
447 320.01, or a replacement motor vehicle as defined in s. 320.01:
448 $41 flat, of which $11 shall be deposited into the General
449 Revenue Fund.
450 (e) A wrecker that is used to tow any nondisabled motor
451 vehicle, a vessel, or any other cargo unless used as defined in
452 paragraph (d), as follows:
453 1. Gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, but less
454 than 15,000 pounds: $118 flat, of which $31 shall be deposited
455 into the General Revenue Fund.
456 2. Gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more, but less
457 than 20,000 pounds: $177 flat, of which $46 shall be deposited
458 into the General Revenue Fund.
459 3. Gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or more, but less
460 than 26,000 pounds: $251 flat, of which $65 shall be deposited
461 into the General Revenue Fund.
462 4. Gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more, but less
463 than 35,000 pounds: $324 flat, of which $84 shall be deposited
464 into the General Revenue Fund.
465 5. Gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less
466 than 44,000 pounds: $405 flat, of which $105 shall be deposited
467 into the General Revenue Fund.
468 6. Gross vehicle weight of 44,000 pounds or more, but less
469 than 55,000 pounds: $772 flat, of which $200 shall be deposited
470 into the General Revenue Fund.
471 7. Gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more, but less
472 than 62,000 pounds: $915 flat, of which $237 shall be deposited
473 into the General Revenue Fund.
474 8. Gross vehicle weight of 62,000 pounds or more, but less
475 than 72,000 pounds: $1,080 flat, of which $280 shall be
476 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
477 9. Gross vehicle weight of 72,000 pounds or more: $1,322
478 flat, of which $343 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
479 Fund.
480 (f) A hearse or ambulance: $40.50 flat, of which $10.50
481 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
482 (6) MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE.—
483 (a) Under nine passengers: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall
484 be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1.50 per cwt,
485 of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General Revenue
486 Fund.
487 (b) Nine passengers and over: $17 flat, of which $4.50
488 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $2 per
489 cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General
490 Revenue Fund.
491 (7) TRAILERS FOR PRIVATE USE.—
492 (a) Any trailer weighing 500 pounds or less: $6.75 flat per
493 year or any part thereof, of which $1.75 shall be deposited into
494 the General Revenue Fund.
495 (b) Net weight over 500 pounds: $3.50 flat, of which $1
496 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1 per
497 cwt, of which 25 cents shall be deposited into the General
498 Revenue Fund.
499 (8) TRAILERS FOR HIRE.—
500 (a) Net weight under 2,000 pounds: $3.50 flat, of which $1
501 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1.50 per
502 cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General
503 Revenue Fund.
504 (b) Net weight 2,000 pounds or more: $13.50 flat, of which
505 $3.50 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus
506 $1.50 per cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the
507 General Revenue Fund.
508 (9) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE-TYPE UNITS.—
509 (a) A travel trailer or fifth-wheel trailer, as defined by
510 s. 320.01(1)(b), that does not exceed 35 feet in length: $27
511 flat, of which $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
512 Fund.
513 (b) A camping trailer, as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)2.:
514 $13.50 flat, of which $3.50 shall be deposited into the General
515 Revenue Fund.
516 (c) A motor home, as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)4.:
517 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
518 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
519 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
520 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
521 (d) A truck camper as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)3.:
522 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
523 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
524 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
525 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
526 (e) A private motor coach as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)5.:
527 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
528 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
529 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
530 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
531 (10) PARK TRAILERS; TRAVEL TRAILERS; FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERS;
532 35 FEET TO 40 FEET.—
533 (a) Park trailers.—Any park trailer, as defined in s.
534 320.01(1)(b)7.: $25 flat.
535 (b) Travel trailers or fifth-wheel trailers.—A travel
536 trailer or fifth-wheel trailer, as defined in s. 320.01(1)(b),
537 that exceeds 35 feet: $25 flat.
538 (11) MOBILE HOMES.—
539 (a) A mobile home not exceeding 35 feet in length: $20
540 flat.
541 (b) A mobile home over 35 feet in length, but not exceeding
542 40 feet: $25 flat.
543 (c) A mobile home over 40 feet in length, but not exceeding
544 45 feet: $30 flat.
545 (d) A mobile home over 45 feet in length, but not exceeding
546 50 feet: $35 flat.
547 (e) A mobile home over 50 feet in length, but not exceeding
548 55 feet: $40 flat.
549 (f) A mobile home over 55 feet in length, but not exceeding
550 60 feet: $45 flat.
551 (g) A mobile home over 60 feet in length, but not exceeding
552 65 feet: $50 flat.
553 (h) A mobile home over 65 feet in length: $80 flat.
554 (12) DEALER AND MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES.—A franchised
555 motor vehicle dealer, independent motor vehicle dealer, marine
556 boat trailer dealer, or mobile home dealer and manufacturer
557 license plate: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall be deposited into
558 the General Revenue Fund.
559 (13) EXEMPT OR OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATES.—Any exempt or
560 official license plate: $4 flat, of which $1 shall be deposited
561 into the General Revenue Fund, except that the registration or
562 renewal of a registration of a marine boat trailer exempt under
563 s. 320.102 is not subject to any license tax.
564 (14) LOCALLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE.—A motor
565 vehicle for hire operated wholly within a city or within 25
566 miles thereof: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall be deposited into
567 the General Revenue Fund; plus $2 per cwt, of which 50 cents
568 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
569 (15) TRANSPORTER.—Any transporter license plate issued to a
570 transporter pursuant to s. 320.133: $101.25 flat, of which
571 $26.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
572 Section 13. Subsection (1) of section 655.960, Florida
573 Statutes, is amended to read:
574 655.960 Definitions; ss. 655.960-655.965.—As used in this
575 section and ss. 655.961-655.965, unless the context otherwise
576 requires:
577 (1) “Access area” means any paved walkway or sidewalk which
578 is within 50 feet of any automated teller machine. The term does
579 not include any street or highway open to the use of the public,
580 as defined in s. 316.003(81)(a) 316.003(79)(a) or (b), including
581 any adjacent sidewalk, as defined in s. 316.003.
582 Section 14. This act shall take effect July 1, 2018.