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HB 211 — Farm Products
by Reps. Cobb and Hunchofsky and others (SB 374 by Senator Truenow)
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Prepared by: Agriculture Committee (AG)
The bill clarifies that the definition of “farm product” in s. 163.3162, F.S., includes plants and plant products, regardless of whether such products are edible or nonedible. The bill also clarifies that the prohibition of a local government from exercising its powers to adopt or enforce any regulation or otherwise limit an activity of a bona fide farm operation applies to the collection, storage, processing, and distribution of a farm product.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect July 1, 2025.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 114-0