Amendment
Bill No. CS/CS/HB 1241
Amendment No. 103345
CHAMBER ACTION
Senate House
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1Representative Nelson offered the following:
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3     Substitute Amendment for Amendment (587381) (with title
4amendment)
5     Between lines 70 and 71, insert:
6     Section 1.  Subsections (5) and (7) of section 482.021,
7Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
8     482.021  Definitions.--For the purposes of this chapter,
9and unless otherwise required by the context, the term:
10     (5)  "Certified operator in charge" means a certified
11operator:
12     (a)  Whose primary occupation is the pest control business;
13     (b)  Who is employed full time by a licensee; and
14     (c)  Whose principal duty is the personal supervision of
15the licensee's operation in a category or categories of pest
16control in which the operator is certified.
17     (7)  "Employee" means a person who is employed by a
18licensee that provides that person with necessary training,
19supervision, pesticides, equipment, and insurance and who
20receives compensation from and is under the personal supervision
21and direct control of the licensee's certified operator in
22charge and from whose compensation the licensee regularly
23deducts and matches federal insurance contributions and federal
24income and Social Security taxes.
25     Section 2.  Subsection (3) of section 482.051, Florida
26Statutes, is amended to read:
27     482.051  Rules.--The department has authority to adopt
28rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the
29provisions of this chapter. Prior to proposing the adoption of a
30rule, the department shall counsel with members of the pest
31control industry concerning the proposed rule. The department
32shall adopt rules for the protection of the health, safety, and
33welfare of pest control employees and the general public which
34require:
35     (3)  That written contracts be required for providing
36termites and other wood-destroying organisms pest control, that
37provisions necessary to assure consumer protection as specified
38by the department be included in such contracts, that licensees
39perform an inspection before issuing a contract on an existing
40structure, and that require licensees to comply with the
41contracts issued.
42     Section 3.  Subsection (4) of section 482.071, Florida
43Statutes, is amended to read:
44     482.071  Licenses.--
45     (4)  A licensee may not operate a pest control business
46without carrying the required insurance coverage. Each person
47making application for a pest control business license or
48renewal thereof must furnish to the department a certificate of
49insurance that meets the requirements for minimum financial
50responsibility for bodily injury and property damage consisting
51of:
52     (a)  Bodily injury: $250,000 $100,000 each person and
53$500,000 $300,000 each occurrence; and property damage: $250,000
54$50,000 each occurrence and $500,000 $100,000 in the aggregate;
55or
56     (b)  Combined single-limit coverage: $500,000 $400,000 in
57the aggregate.
58     Section 4.  Section 482.152, Florida Statutes, is amended
59to read:
60     482.152  Duties of certified operator in charge of pest
61control activities of licensee.--A certified operator in charge
62of the pest control activities of a licensee shall have her or
63his primary occupation with the licensee and shall be a full-
64time employee of the licensee. The, and her or his principal
65duties of the certified operator in charge duty shall include:
66     (1)  The Responsibility for the personal supervision of,
67and participation in, the pest control activities of at the
68business location of the licensee. This chapter does not prevent
69a certified operator in charge from performing duties at other
70business locations owned by the licensee if:
71     (a)  The certified operator in charge performs her or his
72duties as provided in this section for the business location of
73the licensee.
74     (b)  The certified operator in charge is a full-time
75employee of the licensee.
76     (c)  The primary occupation of the certified operator in
77charge is the pest control business. as the same relate to:
78     (2)(1)  The Selection of proper and correct chemicals for
79the particular pest control work performed.
80     (3)(2)  The Safe and proper use of the pesticides used.
81     (4)(3)  The Correct concentration and formulation of
82pesticides used in all pest control work performed.
83     (5)(4)  The Training of personnel in the proper and
84acceptable methods of pest control.
85     (6)(5)  The Control measures and procedures used.
86     (7)(6)  The Notification of the department of any
87accidental human poisoning or death connected with pest control
88work performed on a job she or he is supervising, within 24
89hours after she or he has knowledge of the poisoning or death.
90     Section 5.  Section 482.157, Florida Statutes, is created
91to read:
92     482.157  Limited certification for commercial wildlife
93management personnel.--
94     (1)  The department shall establish a limited certification
95category for individual commercial wildlife management personnel
96which authorizes the personnel to use nonchemical methods for
97controlling pest birds or rodents, including, but not limited
98to, the use of traps, glue boards, mechanical or electronic
99devices, or exclusionary techniques.
100     (2)  A person seeking limited certification under this
101section must pass an examination administered by the department.
102An application for examination must be accompanied by an
103examination fee set by rule of the department of at least $150
104but not to exceed $300. The department shall provide the
105appropriate reference materials for the examination and make the
106examination readily available to applicants at least quarterly
107or as often as necessary in each county. Before the department
108issues a limited certification under this section, the person
109applying for certification must furnish proof that he or she
110holds a certificate of insurance stating that his or her
111employer meets the requirements for minimum financial
112responsibility in s. 482.071(4).
113     (3)  An application for recertification under this section
114must be submitted biennially and must be accompanied by a
115recertification fee set by rule of the department of at least
116$150 but not to exceed $300. The application must also be
117accompanied by proof that:
118     (a)  The applicant completed 4 classroom hours of
119acceptable continuing education.
120     (b)  The applicant holds a certificate of insurance stating
121that his or her employer meets the requirements for minimum
122financial responsibility in s. 482.071(4).
123     (4)  The department shall establish a grace period, not to
124exceed 30 calendar days after a biennial date established by the
125department on which recertification is due. The department shall
126assess a late charge of $50, in addition to the recertification
127fee, to commercial wildlife management personnel who are
128recertified after the grace period.
129     (5)  A limited certification automatically expires 180
130calendar days after the biennial date on which recertification
131is due unless the commercial wildlife personnel are recertified
132before the certification expires. Once a certification expires,
133certification may be issued only upon successful reexamination
134and payment of the examination fees.
135     (6)  Certification under this section does not authorize:
136     (a)  Use of any pesticide or chemical substance, other than
137adhesive materials, to control pest birds, rodents, or other
138nuisance wildlife in, on, or under a structure.
139     (b)  Operation of a pest control business.
140     (c)  Supervision of a certified person.
141     Section 6.  Subsection (6) of section 482.226, Florida
142Statutes, is amended to read:
143     482.226  Wood-destroying organism inspection report; notice
144of inspection or treatment; financial responsibility.--
145     (6)  Any licensee that performs wood-destroying organism
146inspections in accordance with subsection (1) must meet minimum
147financial responsibility in the form of errors and omissions
148(professional liability) insurance coverage or bond in an amount
149no less than $250,000 $50,000 in the aggregate and $25,000 per
150occurrence, or demonstrate that the licensee has equity or net
151worth of no less than $500,000 $100,000 as determined by
152generally accepted accounting principles substantiated by a
153certified public accountant's review or certified audit. The
154licensee must show proof of meeting this requirement at the time
155of license application or renewal thereof.
156     Section 7.  Subsection (1) of section 493.6102, Florida
157Statutes, is amended to read:
158     493.6102  Inapplicability of this chapter.--This chapter
159shall not apply to:
160     (1)  Any individual who is an "officer" as defined in s.
161943.10(14), or is a law enforcement officer of the United States
162Government, while the such local, state, or federal officer is
163engaged in her or his official duties or, if approved by the
164officer's supervisors, when performing off-duty activities as a
165security officer activities approved by her or his superiors.
166     Section 8.  Section 493.6105, Florida Statutes, is amended
167to read:
168     493.6105  Initial application for license.--
169     (1)  Each individual, partner, or principal officer in a
170corporation, shall file with the department a complete
171application accompanied by an application fee not to exceed $60,
172except that the applicant for a Class "D" or Class "G" license
173shall not be required to submit an application fee. The
174application fee shall not be refundable.
175     (a)  The application submitted by any individual, partner,
176or corporate officer shall be approved by the department prior
177to that individual, partner, or corporate officer assuming his
178or her duties.
179     (b)  Individuals who invest in the ownership of a licensed
180agency, but do not participate in, direct, or control the
181operations of the agency shall not be required to file an
182application.
183     (2)  Each application shall be signed and verified by the
184individual under oath as provided in s. 92.525 and shall be
185notarized.
186     (3)  The application shall contain the following
187information concerning the individual signing same:
188     (a)  Name and any aliases.
189     (b)  Age and date of birth.
190     (c)  Place of birth.
191     (d)  Social security number or alien registration number,
192whichever is applicable.
193     (e)  Present residence address and his or her residence
194addresses within the 5 years immediately preceding the
195submission of the application.
196     (f)  Occupations held presently and within the 5 years
197immediately preceding the submission of the application.
198     (f)(g)  A statement of all criminal convictions, findings
199of guilt, and pleas of guilty or nolo contendere, regardless of
200adjudication of guilt.
201     (g)  One passport-type color photograph taken within the 6
202months immediately preceding submission of the application.
203     (h)  A statement whether he or she has ever been
204adjudicated incompetent under chapter 744.
205     (i)  A statement whether he or she has ever been committed
206to a mental institution under chapter 394.
207     (j)  A full set of fingerprints on a card provided by the
208department and a fingerprint fee to be established by rule of
209the department based upon costs determined by state and federal
210agency charges and department processing costs. An applicant who
211has, within the immediately preceding 6 months, submitted a
212fingerprint card and fee for licensing purposes under this
213chapter shall not be required to submit another fingerprint card
214or fee.
215     (k)  A personal inquiry waiver which allows the department
216to conduct necessary investigations to satisfy the requirements
217of this chapter.
218     (l)  Such further facts as may be required by the
219department to show that the individual signing the application
220is of good moral character and qualified by experience and
221training to satisfy the requirements of this chapter.
222     (4)  In addition to the application requirements outlined
223in subsection (3), the applicant for a Class "C," Class "CC,"
224Class "E," Class "EE," or Class "G" license shall submit two
225color photographs taken within the 6 months immediately
226preceding the submission of the application, which meet
227specifications prescribed by rule of the department. All other
228applicants shall submit one photograph taken within the 6 months
229immediately preceding the submission of the application.
230     (4)(5)  In addition to the application requirements
231outlined under subsection (3), the applicant for a Class "C,"
232Class "E," Class "M," Class "MA," Class "MB," or Class "MR"
233license shall include a statement on a form provided by the
234department of the experience which he or she believes will
235qualify him or her for such license.
236     (5)(6)  In addition to the requirements outlined in
237subsection (3), an applicant for a Class "G" license shall
238satisfy minimum training criteria for firearms established by
239rule of the department, which training criteria shall include,
240but is not limited to, 28 hours of range and classroom training
241taught and administered by a Class "K" licensee; however, no
242more than 8 hours of such training shall consist of range
243training. If the applicant can show proof that he or she is an
244active law enforcement officer currently certified under the
245Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or has
246completed the training required for that certification within
247the last 12 months, or if the applicant submits one of the
248certificates specified in paragraph (6)(a) (7)(a), the
249department may waive the foregoing firearms training
250requirement.
251     (6)(7)  In addition to the requirements under subsection
252(3), an applicant for a Class "K" license shall:
253     (a)  Submit one of the following certificates:
254     1.  The Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training
255Commission Firearms Instructor's Certificate and confirmation by
256the commission that the applicant is authorized to provide
257firearms instruction.
258     2.  The National Rifle Association Law Enforcement Police
259Firearms Instructor's Certificate.
260     3.  The National Rifle Association Security Firearms
261Instructor's Certificate.
262     3.4.  A firearms instructor's training certificate issued
263by any branch of the United States Armed Forces, from a federal
264law enforcement academy or agency, state, county, or municipal
265police academy in this state recognized as such by the Criminal
266Justice Standards and Training Commission or by the Department
267of Education.
268     (b)  Pay the fee for and pass an examination administered
269by the department which shall be based upon, but is not
270necessarily limited to, a firearms instruction manual provided
271by the department.
272     (7)(8)  In addition to the application requirements for
273individuals, partners, or officers outlined under subsection
274(3), the application for an agency license shall contain the
275following information:
276     (a)  The proposed name under which the agency intends to
277operate.
278     (b)  The street address, mailing address, and telephone
279numbers of the principal location at which business is to be
280conducted in this state.
281     (c)  The street address, mailing address, and telephone
282numbers of all branch offices within this state.
283     (d)  The names and titles of all partners or, in the case
284of a corporation, the names and titles of its principal
285officers.
286     (8)(9)  Upon submission of a complete application, a Class
287"CC," Class "C," Class "D," Class "EE," Class "E," Class "M,"
288Class "MA," Class "MB," or Class "MR" applicant may commence
289employment or appropriate duties for a licensed agency or branch
290office. However, the Class "C" or Class "E" applicant must work
291under the direction and control of a sponsoring licensee while
292his or her application is being processed. If the department
293denies application for licensure, the employment of the
294applicant must be terminated immediately, unless he or she
295performs only unregulated duties.
296     Section 9.  Paragraph (f) of subsection (1) and paragraph
297(a) of subsection (2) of section 493.6106, Florida Statutes, are
298amended, and paragraph (g) is added to subsection (1) of that
299section, to read:
300     493.6106  License requirements; posting.--
301     (1)  Each individual licensed by the department must:
302     (f)  Be a citizen or permanent legal resident alien of the
303United States or have appropriate been granted authorization
304issued to seek employment in this country by the United States
305Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services of the United
306States Department of Homeland Security.
307     1.  An applicant for a Class "C," Class "CC," Class "D,"
308Class "DI," Class "E," Class "EE," Class "M," Class "MA," Class
309"MB," Class "MR," or Class "RI" license who is not a United
310States citizen must submit proof of current employment
311authorization issued by the United States Bureau of Citizenship
312and Immigration Services or proof that she or he is deemed a
313permanent legal resident alien by the United States Bureau of
314Citizenship and Immigration Services.
315     2.  An applicant for a Class "G" or Class "K" license who
316is not a United States citizen must submit proof that she or he
317is deemed a permanent legal resident alien by the United States
318Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, together with
319additional documentation establishing that she or he has resided
320in the state of residence shown on the application for at least
32190 consecutive days before the date that the application is
322submitted.
323     3.  An applicant for an agency or school license who is not
324a United States citizen or permanent legal resident alien must
325submit documentation issued by the United States Bureau of
326Citizenship and Immigration Services stating that she or he is
327lawfully in the United States and is authorized to own and
328operate the type of agency or school for which she or he is
329applying. An employment authorization card issued by the United
330States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services is not
331sufficient documentation.
332     (g)  Not be prohibited from purchasing or possessing a
333firearm by state or federal law if the individual is applying
334for a Class "G" license or a Class "K" license.
335     (2)  Each agency shall have a minimum of one physical
336location within this state from which the normal business of the
337agency is conducted, and this location shall be considered the
338primary office for that agency in this state.
339     (a)  If an agency or branch office desires to change the
340physical location of the business, as it appears on the agency
341license, the department must be notified within 10 days of the
342change, and, except upon renewal, the fee prescribed in s.
343493.6107 must be submitted for each license requiring revision.
344Each license requiring revision must be returned with such
345notification.
346     Section 10.  Subsection (3) of section 493.6107, Florida
347Statutes, is amended to read:
348     493.6107  Fees.--
349     (3)  The fees set forth in this section must be paid by
350certified check or money order or, at the discretion of the
351department, by agency check at the time the application is
352approved, except that the applicant for a Class "G" or Class "M"
353license must pay the license fee at the time the application is
354made. If a license is revoked or denied or if the application is
355withdrawn, the license fee shall not be refunded.
356     Section 11.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) and subsection
357(3) of section 493.6108, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
358     493.6108  Investigation of applicants by Department of
359Agriculture and Consumer Services.--
360     (1)  Except as otherwise provided, prior to the issuance of
361a license under this chapter, the department shall make an
362investigation of the applicant for a license. The investigation
363shall include:
364     (a)1.  An examination of fingerprint records and police
365records. When a criminal history analysis of any applicant under
366this chapter is performed by means of fingerprint card
367identification, the time limitations prescribed by s. 120.60(1)
368shall be tolled during the time the applicant's fingerprint card
369is under review by the Department of Law Enforcement or the
370United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of
371Investigation.
372     2.  If a legible set of fingerprints, as determined by the
373Department of Law Enforcement or the Federal Bureau of
374Investigation, cannot be obtained after two attempts, the
375Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may determine
376the applicant's eligibility based upon a criminal history record
377check under the applicant's name conducted by the Department of
378Law Enforcement if the and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
379A set of fingerprints are taken by a law enforcement agency or
380the department and the applicant submits a written statement
381signed by the fingerprint technician or a licensed physician
382stating that there is a physical condition that precludes
383obtaining a legible set of fingerprints or that the fingerprints
384taken are the best that can be obtained is sufficient to meet
385this requirement.
386     (3)  The department shall also investigate the mental
387history and current mental and emotional fitness of any Class
388"G" or Class "K" applicant, and may deny a Class "G" or Class
389"K" license to anyone who has a history of mental illness or
390drug or alcohol abuse.
391     Section 12.  Subsection (4) of section 493.6111, Florida
392Statutes, is amended to read:
393     493.6111  License; contents; identification card.--
394     (4)  Notwithstanding the existence of a valid Florida
395corporate registration, an no agency or school licensee may not
396conduct activities regulated under this chapter under any
397fictitious name without prior written authorization from the
398department to use that name in the conduct of activities
399regulated under this chapter. The department may not authorize
400the use of a name which is so similar to that of a public
401officer or agency, or of that used by another licensee, that the
402public may be confused or misled thereby. The authorization for
403the use of a fictitious name shall require, as a condition
404precedent to the use of such name, the filing of a certificate
405of engaging in business under a fictitious name under s. 865.09.
406A No licensee may not shall be permitted to conduct business
407under more than one fictitious name except as separately
408licensed nor shall the license be valid to protect any licensee
409who is engaged in the business under any name other than that
410specified in the license. An agency desiring to change its
411licensed name shall notify the department and, except upon
412renewal, pay a fee not to exceed $30 for each license requiring
413revision including those of all licensed employees except Class
414"D" or Class "G" licensees. Upon the return of such licenses to
415the department, revised licenses shall be provided.
416     Section 13.  Subsection (2) and paragraph (a) of subsection
417(3) of section 493.6113, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
418     493.6113  Renewal application for licensure.--
419     (2)  At least No less than 90 days before prior to the
420expiration date of the license, the department shall mail a
421written notice to the last known mailing residence address of
422the licensee for individual licensees and to the last known
423agency address for agencies.
424     (3)  Each licensee shall be responsible for renewing his or
425her license on or before its expiration by filing with the
426department an application for renewal accompanied by payment of
427the prescribed license fee.
428     (a)  Each Class "B" Class "A," Class "B," or Class "R"
429licensee shall additionally submit on a form prescribed by the
430department a certification of insurance which evidences that the
431licensee maintains coverage as required under s. 493.6110.
432     Section 14.  Subsection (8), paragraph (d) of subsection
433(12), and subsection (16) of section 493.6115, Florida Statutes,
434are amended to read:
435     493.6115  Weapons and firearms.--
436     (8)  A Class "G" applicant must satisfy the minimum
437training criteria as set forth in s. 493.6105(5)(6) and as
438established by rule of the department.
439     (12)  The department may issue a temporary Class "G"
440license, on a case-by-case basis, if:
441     (d)  The applicant has received approval from the
442department subsequent to its conduct of a criminal history
443record check as authorized in s. 493.6108(1)(a)1. 493.6121(6).
444     (16)  If the criminal history record check program
445referenced in s. 493.6108(1)(a)1. 493.6121(6) is inoperable, the
446department may issue a temporary "G" license on a case-by-case
447basis, provided that the applicant has met all statutory
448requirements for the issuance of a temporary "G" license as
449specified in subsection (12), excepting the criminal history
450record check stipulated there; provided, that the department
451requires that the licensed employer of the applicant conduct a
452criminal history record check of the applicant pursuant to
453standards set forth in rule by the department, and provide to
454the department an affidavit containing such information and
455statements as required by the department, including a statement
456that the criminal history record check did not indicate the
457existence of any criminal history that would prohibit licensure.
458Failure to properly conduct such a check, or knowingly providing
459incorrect or misleading information or statements in the
460affidavit shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action
461against the licensed agency, including revocation of license.
462     Section 15.  Paragraph (u) of subsection (1) of section
463493.6118, Florida Statutes, is redesignated as paragraph (v),
464and a new paragraph (u) is added to that subsection to read:
465     493.6118  Grounds for disciplinary action.--
466     (1)  The following constitute grounds for which
467disciplinary action specified in subsection (2) may be taken by
468the department against any licensee, agency, or applicant
469regulated by this chapter, or any unlicensed person engaged in
470activities regulated under this chapter.
471     (u)  For a Class "G" or a Class "K" applicant or licensee,
472being prohibited from purchasing or possessing a firearm by
473state or federal law.
474     Section 16.  Subsections (7) and (8) of section 493.6121,
475Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (6) and (7),
476respectively, and present subsection (6) of that section is
477amended, to read:
478     493.6121  Enforcement; investigation.--
479     (6)  The department shall be provided access to the program
480that is operated by the Department of Law Enforcement, pursuant
481to s. 790.065, for providing criminal history record information
482to licensed gun dealers, manufacturers, and exporters. The
483department may make inquiries, and shall receive responses in
484the same fashion as provided under s. 790.065. The department
485shall be responsible for payment to the Department of Law
486Enforcement of the same fees as charged to others afforded
487access to the program.
488     Section 17.  Subsection (3) of section 493.6202, Florida
489Statutes, is amended to read:
490     493.6202  Fees.--
491     (3)  The fees set forth in this section must be paid by
492certified check or money order or, at the discretion of the
493department, by agency check at the time the application is
494approved, except that the applicant for a Class "G," Class "C,"
495Class "CC," Class "M," or Class "MA" license must pay the
496license fee at the time the application is made. If a license is
497revoked or denied or if the application is withdrawn, the
498license fee shall not be refunded.
499     Section 18.  Subsections (2), (4), and (6) of section
500493.6203, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
501     493.6203  License requirements.--In addition to the license
502requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter, each
503individual or agency shall comply with the following additional
504requirements:
505     (2)  An applicant for a Class "MA" license shall have 2
506years of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience, or
507training in:
508     (a)  Private investigative work or related fields of work
509that provided equivalent experience or training;
510     (b)  Work as a Class "CC" licensed intern;
511     (c)  Any combination of paragraphs (a) and (b);
512     (d)  Experience described in paragraph (a) for 1 year and
513experience described in paragraph (e) for 1 year;
514     (e)  No more than 1 year using:
515     1.  College coursework related to criminal justice,
516criminology, or law enforcement administration; or
517     2.  Successfully completed law enforcement-related training
518received from any federal, state, county, or municipal agency;
519or
520     (f)  Experience described in paragraph (a) for 1 year and
521work in a managerial or supervisory capacity for 1 year.
522
523However, experience in performing bodyguard services is not
524creditable toward the requirements of this subsection.
525     (4)  An applicant for a Class "C" license shall have 2
526years of lawfully gained, verifiable, full-time experience, or
527training in one, or a combination of more than one, of the
528following:
529     (a)  Private investigative work or related fields of work
530that provided equivalent experience or training.
531     (b)  College coursework related to criminal justice,
532criminology, or law enforcement administration, or successful
533completion of any law enforcement-related training received from
534any federal, state, county, or municipal agency, except that no
535more than 1 year may be used from this category.
536     (c)  Work as a Class "CC" licensed intern.
537
538However, experience in performing bodyguard services is not
539creditable toward the requirements of this subsection.
540     (6)(a)  A Class "CC" licensee shall serve an internship
541under the direction and control of a designated sponsor, who is
542a Class "C," Class "MA," or Class "M" licensee.
543     (b)  Effective July 1, 2009 September 1, 2008, before
544submission of an application to the department, the an applicant
545for a Class "CC" license must have completed a minimum of 40 at
546least 24 hours of professional training a 40-hour course
547pertaining to general investigative techniques and this chapter,
548which course is offered by a state university or by a school,
549community college, college, or university under the purview of
550the Department of Education, and the applicant must pass an
551examination. The training must be provided in two parts, one 24-
552hour course and one 16-hour course. The certificate evidencing
553satisfactory completion of the 40 at least 24 hours of
554professional training a 40-hour course must be submitted with
555the application for a Class "CC" license. The remaining 16 hours
556must be completed and an examination passed within 180 days. If
557documentation of completion of the required training is not
558submitted within the specified timeframe, the individual's
559license is automatically suspended or his or her authority to
560work as a Class "CC" pursuant to s. 493.6105(9) is rescinded
561until such time as proof of certificate of completion is
562provided to the department. The training course specified in
563this paragraph may be provided by face-to-face presentation,
564online technology, or a home study course in accordance with
565rules and procedures of the Department of Education. The
566administrator of the examination must verify the identity of
567each applicant taking the examination.
568     1.  Upon an applicant's successful completion of each part
569of the approved training course and passage of any required
570examination, the school, community college, college, or
571university shall issue a certificate of completion to the
572applicant. The certificates must be on a form established by
573rule of the department.
574     2.  The department shall establish by rule the general
575content of the professional training course and the examination
576criteria.
577     3.  If the license of an applicant for relicensure is has
578been invalid for more than 1 year, the applicant must complete
579the required training and pass any required examination.
580     (c)  An individual who submits an application for a Class
581"CC" license on or after September 1, 2008, through June 30,
5822009, who has not completed the 16-hour course must submit proof
583of successful completion of the course within 180 days after the
584date the application is submitted. If documentation of
585completion of the required training is not submitted by that
586date, the individual's license is automatically suspended until
587proof of the required training is submitted to the department.
588An individual licensed on or before August 31, 2008, is not
589required to complete additional training hours in order to renew
590an active license beyond the required total amount of training,
591and within the timeframe, in effect at the time he or she was
592licensed.
593     Section 19.  Subsection (3) of section 493.6302, Florida
594Statutes, is amended to read:
595     493.6302  Fees.--
596     (3)  The fees set forth in this section must be paid by
597certified check or money order or, at the discretion of the
598department, by agency check at the time the application is
599approved, except that the applicant for a Class "D," Class "G,"
600Class "M," or Class "MB" license must pay the license fee at the
601time the application is made. If a license is revoked or denied
602or if the application is withdrawn, the license fee shall not be
603refunded.
604     Section 20.  Subsection (4) of section 493.6303, Florida
605Statutes, is amended to read:
606     493.6303  License requirements.--In addition to the license
607requirements set forth elsewhere in this chapter, each
608individual or agency shall comply with the following additional
609requirements:
610     (4)(a)  Effective July 1, 2009, an applicant for a Class
611"D" license must submit proof of successful completion of
612complete a minimum of 40 hours of professional training at a
613school or training facility licensed by the department. The
614training must be provided in two parts, one 24-hour course and
615one 16-hour course. The department shall by rule establish the
616general content and number of hours of each subject area to be
617taught.
618     (b)  An individual who submits an application for a Class
619"D" license on or after January 1, 2007, through June 30, 2009,
620who has not completed the 16-hour course must submit proof of
621successful completion of the course within 180 days after the
622date the application is submitted. If documentation of
623completion of the required training is not submitted by that
624date, the individual's license is automatically suspended until
625proof of the required training is submitted to the department.
626This section does not require a person licensed before January
6271, 2007, to complete additional training hours in order to renew
628an active license beyond the required total amount of training
629within the timeframe prescribed by law at the time he or she was
630licensed. An applicant may fulfill the training requirement
631prescribed in paragraph (a) by submitting proof of:
632     1.  Successful completion of the total number of required
633hours of training before initial application for a Class "D"
634license; or
635     2.  Successful completion of 24 hours of training before
636initial application for a Class "D" license and successful
637completion of the remaining 16 hours of training within 180 days
638after the date that the application is submitted. If
639documentation of completion of the required training is not
640submitted within the specified timeframe, the individual's
641license is automatically suspended until such time as proof of
642the required training is provided to the department.
643     (c)  An individual However, any person whose license is
644suspended or has been revoked, suspended pursuant to paragraph
645(b) subparagraph 2., or is expired for at least 1 year, or
646longer is considered, upon reapplication for a license, an
647initial applicant and must submit proof of successful completion
648of 40 hours of professional training at a school or training
649facility licensed by the department as provided prescribed in
650paragraph (a) before a license is will be issued. Any person
651whose license was issued before January 1, 2007, and whose
652license has been expired for less than 1 year must, upon
653reapplication for a license, submit documentation of completion
654of the total number of hours of training prescribed by law at
655the time her or his initial license was issued before another
656license will be issued. This subsection does not require an
657individual licensed before January 1, 2007, to complete
658additional training hours in order to renew an active license,
659beyond the required total amount of training within the
660timeframe prescribed by law at the time she or he was licensed.
661     Section 21.  Subsection (2) of section 493.6304, Florida
662Statutes, is amended to read:
663     493.6304  Security officer school or training facility.--
664     (2)  The application shall be signed and verified by the
665applicant under oath as provided in s. 92.525 notarized and
666shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
667     (a)  The name and address of the school or training
668facility and, if the applicant is an individual, her or his
669name, address, and social security or alien registration number.
670     (b)  The street address of the place at which the training
671is to be conducted.
672     (c)  A copy of the training curriculum and final
673examination to be administered.
674     Section 22.  Subsections (7) and (8) of section 493.6401,
675Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
676     493.6401  Classes of licenses.--
677     (7)  Any person who operates a recovery agent repossessor
678school or training facility or who conducts an Internet-based
679training course or a correspondence training course must have a
680Class "RS" license.
681     (8)  Any individual who teaches or instructs at a Class
682"RS" recovery agent repossessor school or training facility
683shall have a Class "RI" license.
684     Section 23.  Paragraphs (f) and (g) of subsection (1) and
685subsection (3) of section 493.6402, Florida Statutes, are
686amended to read:
687     493.6402  Fees.--
688     (1)  The department shall establish by rule biennial
689license fees which shall not exceed the following:
690     (f)  Class "RS" license--recovery agent repossessor school
691or training facility: $60.
692     (g)  Class "RI" license--recovery agent repossessor school
693or training facility instructor: $60.
694     (3)  The fees set forth in this section must be paid by
695certified check or money order, or, at the discretion of the
696department, by agency check at the time the application is
697approved, except that the applicant for a Class "E," Class "EE,"
698or Class "MR" license must pay the license fee at the time the
699application is made. If a license is revoked or denied, or if an
700application is withdrawn, the license fee shall not be refunded.
701     Section 24.  Subsections (1) and (2) of section 493.6406,
702Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
703     493.6406  Recovery agent Repossession services school or
704training facility.--
705     (1)  Any school, training facility, or instructor who
706offers the training outlined in s. 493.6403(2) for Class "E" or
707Class "EE" applicants shall, before licensure of such school,
708training facility, or instructor, file with the department an
709application accompanied by an application fee in an amount to be
710determined by rule, not to exceed $60. The fee shall not be
711refundable. This training may be offered as face-to-face
712training, Internet-based training, or correspondence training.
713     (2)  The application shall be signed and verified by the
714applicant under oath as provided in s. 92.525 notarized and
715shall contain, at a minimum, the following information:
716     (a)  The name and address of the school or training
717facility and, if the applicant is an individual, his or her
718name, address, and social security or alien registration number.
719     (b)  The street address of the place at which the training
720is to be conducted or the street address of the Class "RS"
721school offering Internet-based or correspondence training.
722     (c)  A copy of the training curriculum and final
723examination to be administered.
724     Section 25.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of section
725501.605, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
726     501.605  Licensure of commercial telephone sellers.--
727     (2)  An applicant for a license as a commercial telephone
728seller must submit to the department, in such form as it
729prescribes, a written application for the license. The
730application must set forth the following information:
731     (a)  The true name, date of birth, driver's license number,
732social security number, and home address of the applicant,
733including each name under which he or she intends to do
734business.
735
736The application shall be accompanied by a copy of any: Script,
737outline, or presentation the applicant will require or suggest a
738salesperson to use when soliciting, or, if no such document is
739used, a statement to that effect; sales information or
740literature to be provided by the applicant to a salesperson; and
741sales information or literature to be provided by the applicant
742to a purchaser in connection with any solicitation.
743     Section 26.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
744501.607, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
745     501.607  Licensure of salespersons.--
746     (1)  An applicant for a license as a salesperson must
747submit to the department, in such form as it prescribes, a
748written application for a license. The application must set
749forth the following information:
750     (a)  The true name, date of birth, driver's license number,
751social security number, and home address of the applicant.
752     Section 27.  Subsection (2) of section 501.913, Florida
753Statutes, is amended to read:
754     501.913  Registration.--
755     (2)  The completed application shall be accompanied by:
756     (a)  Specimens or facsimiles of the label for each brand of
757antifreeze;
758     (b)  An application fee of $200 for each brand; and
759     (c)  A properly labeled sample of at least 1 gallon, but
760not more than 2 gallons, of each brand of antifreeze.
761     Section 28.  Subsection (2) of section 525.01, Florida
762Statutes, is amended to read:
763     525.01  Gasoline and oil to be inspected.--
764     (2)  All petroleum fuels are shall be subject to inspection
765and analysis by the department. Before selling or offering for
766sale in this state any petroleum fuel, all manufacturers,
767terminal suppliers, wholesalers, and importers as defined in s.
768206.01 jobbers shall file with the department:
769     (a)  An affidavit that they desire to do business in this
770state, and the name and address of the manufacturer of the
771petroleum fuel.
772     (b)  An affidavit stating that the petroleum fuel is in
773conformity with the standards prescribed by department rule.
774     Section 29.  Subsections (1) and (3) of section 525.09,
775Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
776     525.09  Inspection fee.--
777     (1)  For the purpose of defraying the expenses incident to
778inspecting, testing, and analyzing petroleum fuels in this
779state, there shall be paid to the department a charge of one-
780eighth cent per gallon on all gasoline, alternative fuel
781containing alcohol as defined in s. 525.01(1)(c)1. or 2.,
782kerosene (except when used as aviation turbine fuel), and #1
783fuel oil for sale or use in this state. This inspection fee
784shall be imposed in the same manner as the motor fuel tax
785pursuant to s. 206.41. Payment shall be made on or before the
78625th day of each month.
787     (3)  All remittances to the department for the inspection
788tax herein provided shall be accompanied by a detailed report
789under oath showing the number of gallons of gasoline,
790alternative fuel containing alcohol as defined in s.
791525.01(1)(c)1. and 2., kerosene, or fuel oil sold and delivered
792in each county.
793     Section 30.  Section 526.50, Florida Statutes, is amended
794to read:
795     526.50  Definition of terms.--As used in this part:
796     (1)  "Brake fluid" means the fluid intended for use as the
797liquid medium through which force is transmitted in the
798hydraulic brake system of a vehicle operated upon the highways.
799     (2)  "Brand" means the product name appearing on the label
800of a container of brake fluid.
801     (3)(5)  "Container" means any receptacle in which brake
802fluid is immediately contained when sold, but does not mean a
803carton or wrapping in which a number of such receptacles are
804shipped or stored or a tank car or truck.
805     (4)(2)  "Department" means the Department of Agriculture
806and Consumer Services.
807     (5)  "Formula" means the name of the chemical mixture or
808composition of the brake fluid product.
809     (6)(4)  "Labeling" includes all written, printed or graphic
810representations, in any form whatsoever, imprinted upon or
811affixed to any container of brake fluid.
812     (7)(6)  "Permit year" means a period of 12 months
813commencing July 1 and ending on the next succeeding June 30.
814     (8)(7)  "Registrant" means any manufacturer, packer,
815distributor, seller, or other person who has registered a brake
816fluid with the department.
817     (9)(3)  "Sell" includes give, distribute, barter, exchange,
818trade, keep for sale, offer for sale or expose for sale, in any
819of their variant forms.
820     Section 31.  Section 526.51, Florida Statutes, is amended
821to read:
822     526.51  Registration; renewal and fees; departmental
823expenses; cancellation or refusal to issue or renew.--
824     (1)(a)  Application for registration of each brand of brake
825fluid shall be made on forms to be supplied by the department.
826The applicant shall give his or her name and address and the
827brand name of the brake fluid, state that he or she owns the
828brand name and has complete control over the product sold
829thereunder in Florida, and provide the name and address of the
830resident agent in Florida. If the applicant does not own the
831brand name but wishes to register the product with the
832department, a notarized affidavit that gives the applicant full
833authorization to register the brand name and that is signed by
834the owner of the brand name must accompany the application for
835registration. The affidavit must include all affected brand
836names, the owner's company or corporate name and address, the
837applicant's company or corporate name and address, and a
838statement from the owner authorizing the applicant to register
839the product with the department. The owner of the brand name
840shall maintain complete control over each product sold under
841that brand name in this state. All first-time brand-formula
842combination new product applications must be accompanied by a
843certified report from an independent testing laboratory, setting
844forth the analysis of the brake fluid which shall show its
845quality to be not less than the specifications established by
846the department for brake fluids. A sample of not less than 24
847fluid ounces of brake fluid shall be submitted, in a container
848or containers, with labels representing exactly how the
849containers of brake fluid will be labeled when sold, and the
850sample and container shall be analyzed and inspected by the
851Division of Standards in order that compliance with the
852department's specifications and labeling requirements may be
853verified. Upon approval of the application, the department shall
854register the brand name of the brake fluid and issue to the
855applicant a permit authorizing the registrant to sell the brake
856fluid in this state during the permit year specified in the
857permit.
858     (b)  Each applicant shall pay a fee of $100 with each
859application. An applicant seeking reregistration of a previously
860registered brand-formula combination must submit a completed
861application and all materials required under this subsection to
862the department before the first day of the permit year. A brand-
863formula combination for which a completed application and all
864materials required under this subsection are not received before
865the first day of the permit year ceases to be registered with
866the department until a completed application and all materials
867required under this subsection are received and approved. Any
868fee, application, or materials received after the first day of
869the permit year, if the brand-formula combination was previously
870registered with the department, A permit may be renewed by
871application to the department, accompanied by a renewal fee of
872$50 on or before the last day of the permit year immediately
873preceding the permit year for which application is made for
874renewal of registration. To any fee not paid when due, there
875shall accrue a penalty of $25, which shall be added to the
876renewal fee. Renewals will be accepted only on brake fluids that
877have no change in formula, composition, or brand name. Any
878change in formula, composition, or brand name of any brake fluid
879constitutes a new product that must be registered in accordance
880with this part.
881     (2)  All fees collected under the provisions of this
882section shall be credited to the General Inspection Trust Fund
883of the department and all expenses incurred in the enforcement
884of this part shall be paid from said fund.
885     (3)  The department may cancel or, refuse to issue or
886refuse to renew any registration and permit after due notice and
887opportunity to be heard if it finds that the brake fluid is
888adulterated or misbranded or that the registrant has failed to
889comply with the provisions of this part or the rules and
890regulations promulgated thereunder.
891     Section 32.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section
892526.52, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
893     526.52  Specifications; adulteration and misbranding.--
894     (3)  Brake fluid is deemed to be misbranded:
895     (a)  If its container does not bear on its side or top a
896label on which is printed the name and place of business of the
897registrant of the product, the words "brake fluid," and a
898statement that the product therein equals or exceeds the minimum
899specification of the Society of Automotive Engineers for heavy-
900duty-type brake fluid or equals or exceeds Federal Motor Vehicle
901Safety Standard No. 116 adopted by the United States Department
902of Transportation, heavy-duty-type. By regulation the department
903may require that the duty-type classification appear on the
904label.
905     Section 33.  Subsection (2) of section 526.53, Florida
906Statutes, is amended to read:
907     526.53  Enforcement; inspection and analysis, stop-sale and
908disposition, regulations.--
909     (2)(a)  When any brake fluid is sold in violation of any of
910the provisions of this part, all such affected brake fluid of
911the same brand name on the same premises on which the violation
912occurred shall be placed under a stop-sale order by the
913department by serving the owner of the brand name, distributor,
914or other entity responsible for selling or distributing the
915product in the state with the stop-sale order. The department
916shall withdraw its stop-sale order upon the removal of the
917violation or upon voluntary destruction of the product, or other
918disposal approved by the department, under the supervision of
919the department.
920     (b)  In addition to being subject to the stop-sale
921procedures above, unregistered brake fluid shall be held by the
922department or its representative, at a place to be designated in
923the stop-sale order, until properly registered and released in
924writing by the department or its representative. If application
925is has not been made for registration of the such product within
92630 days after issue of the stop-sale order, such product shall
927be disposed of by the department, or, with the department's
928consent, by the business, to any tax-supported institution or
929agency of the state if the brake fluid meets legal
930specifications or by other disposal authorized by rule of the
931department if it fails to meet legal specifications.
932     Section 34.  Subsections (2) and (5) of section 527.02,
933Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
934     527.02  License; penalty; fees.--
935     (2)  Each business location of a person having multiple
936locations shall be separately licensed and must meet the
937requirements of this section. Such license shall be granted to
938any applicant determined by the department to be competent,
939qualified, and trustworthy who files with the department a
940surety bond, insurance affidavit, or other proof of insurance,
941as hereinafter specified, and pays for such license the
942following original application fee for new licenses and annual
943renewal fees for existing licenses:
944
 
License CategoryOriginalApplication FeeRenewalFee
945
 
Category I liquefied petroleumgas dealer . . . . . . . . . . . .$600 $525$500 $425
946
 
Category II liquefied petroleumgas dispenser . . . . . . . . . . . .525425 375
947
 
Category III liquefied petroleumgas cylinder exchange unitoperator . . . . . . . . . . . .125 10075 65
948
 
Category IV liquefied petroleum gas dispenser and recreational vehicle servicer . . . . . . . . . . . .525425 400
949
 
Category V liquefied petroleumpetroleum gases dealer for industrial uses only . . . . . . . . . . . .350 300275 200
950
 
LP gasinstaller . . . . . . . . . . . .400 300300 200
951
 
Specialtyinstaller . . . . . . . . . . . .300250 200
952
 
Dealer in appliances and equipmentfor use of liquefied petroleumgas . . . . . . . . . . . .5045
953
 
Manufacturer of liquefiedpetroleum gas appliances andequipment . . . . . . . . . . . .525425 375
954
 
Requalifier ofcylinders . . . . . . . . . . . .525425 375
955
 
Fabricator, repairer, andtester of vehicles and cargotanks . . . . . . . . . . . .525425 375
956
957     (5)  The license fee for a pipeline system operator shall
958be $350 $100 per system owned or operated by the person, not to
959exceed $400 per license year. Such license fee applies only to a
960pipeline system operator who owns or operates a liquefied
961petroleum gas pipeline system that is used to transmit liquefied
962petroleum gas from a common source to the ultimate customer and
963that serves 10 or more customers. The license shall be renewed
964each year at a fee of $275 per year.
965     Section 35.  Subsections (1) and (3) and paragraphs (a) and
966(c) of subsection (5) of section 527.0201, Florida Statutes, are
967amended to read:
968     527.0201  Qualifiers; master qualifiers; examinations.--
969     (1)  In addition to the requirements of s. 527.02, any
970person applying for a license to engage in the activities of a
971pipeline system operator, category I liquefied petroleum gas
972dealer, category II liquefied petroleum gas dispenser, category
973IV liquefied petroleum gas dispenser and recreational vehicle
974servicer, category V liquefied petroleum gases dealer for
975industrial uses only, LP gas installer, specialty installer,
976requalifier requalification of cylinders, or fabricator,
977repairer, and tester of vehicles and cargo tanks must prove
978competency by passing a written examination administered by the
979department or its agent with a grade of at least 75 percent in
980each area tested or above. Each applicant for examination shall
981submit a $30 $20 nonrefundable fee. The department shall by rule
982specify the general areas of competency to be covered by each
983examination and the relative weight to be assigned in grading
984each area tested.
985     (3)  Qualifier cards issued to category I liquefied
986petroleum gas dealers and liquefied petroleum gas installers
987shall expire 3 years after the date of issuance. All category I
988liquefied petroleum gas dealer qualifiers and liquefied
989petroleum gas installer qualifiers holding a valid qualifier
990card upon the effective date of this act shall retain their
991qualifier status until July 1, 2003, and may sit for the master
992qualifier examination at any time during that time period. All
993such category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer qualifiers and
994liquefied petroleum gas installer qualifiers may renew their
995qualification on or before July 1, 2003, upon application to the
996department, payment of a $20 renewal fee, and documentation of
997the completion of a minimum of 16 12 hours of approved
998continuing education courses, as defined by department rule,
999during the previous 3-year period. Applications for renewal must
1000be made 30 calendar days prior to expiration. Persons failing to
1001renew prior to the expiration date must reapply and take a
1002qualifier competency examination in order to reestablish
1003category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer qualifier and
1004liquefied petroleum gas installer qualifier status. If a
1005category I liquefied petroleum gas qualifier or liquefied
1006petroleum gas installer qualifier becomes a master qualifier at
1007any time during the effective date of the qualifier card, the
1008card shall remain in effect until expiration of the master
1009qualifier certification.
1010     (5)  In addition to all other licensing requirements, each
1011category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer and liquefied
1012petroleum gas installer must, at the time of application for
1013licensure, identify to the department one master qualifier who
1014is a full-time employee at the licensed location. This person
1015shall be a manager, owner, or otherwise primarily responsible
1016for overseeing the operations of the licensed location and must
1017provide documentation to the department as provided by rule. The
1018master qualifier requirement shall be in addition to the
1019requirements of subsection (1).
1020     (a)  In order to apply for certification as a master
1021qualifier, each applicant must be a category I liquefied
1022petroleum gas dealer qualifier or liquefied petroleum gas
1023installer qualifier, must be employed by a licensed category I
1024liquefied petroleum gas dealer, liquefied petroleum gas
1025installer, or applicant for such license, must provide
1026documentation of a minimum of 1 year's work experience in the
1027gas industry, and must pass a master qualifier competency
1028examination. Master qualifier examinations shall be based on
1029Florida's laws, rules, and adopted codes governing liquefied
1030petroleum gas safety, general industry safety standards, and
1031administrative procedures. The examination must be successfully
1032passed completed by the applicant with a grade of at least 75
1033percent or more. Each applicant for master qualifier status
1034shall submit to the department a nonrefundable $50 $30
1035examination fee prior to the examination.
1036     (c)  Master qualifier status shall expire 3 years after the
1037date of issuance of the certificate and may be renewed by
1038submission to the department of documentation of completion of
1039at least 16 12 hours of approved continuing education courses
1040during the 3-year period; proof of employment with a licensed
1041category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer, liquefied petroleum
1042gas installer, or applicant; and a $30 certificate renewal fee.
1043The department shall define, by rule, approved courses of
1044continuing education.
1045     Section 36.  Subsection (4) of section 527.021, Florida
1046Statutes, is amended to read:
1047     527.021  Registration of transport vehicles.--
1048     (4)  An inspection fee of $75 $50 shall be assessed for
1049each registered vehicle inspected by the department pursuant to
1050s. 527.061. Registered vehicles shall be inspected annually. All
1051inspection fees collected in connection with this section shall
1052be deposited in the General Inspection Trust Fund for the
1053purpose of administering the provisions of this chapter.
1054     Section 37.  Section 527.12, Florida Statutes, is amended
1055to read:
1056     527.12  Cease and desist orders; stop-use orders; stop-
1057operation orders; stop-sale orders; administrative fines.--
1058     (1)  Whenever the department has shall have reason to
1059believe that any person is violating or has violated been
1060violating provisions of this chapter or any rules adopted under
1061this chapter pursuant thereto, the department it may issue a
1062cease and desist order, or impose a civil penalty, or do both
1063may issue such cease and desist order and impose a civil
1064penalty.
1065     (2)  Whenever a person or liquefied petroleum gas system or
1066storage facility, or any part or component thereof, fails to
1067comply with this chapter or any rules adopted under this
1068chapter, the department may issue a stop-use order, stop-
1069operation order, or stop-sale order.
1070     Section 38.  Subsection (1) of section 559.805, Florida
1071Statutes, is amended to read:
1072     559.805  Filings with the department; disclosure of
1073advertisement identification number.--
1074     (1)  Every seller of a business opportunity shall annually
1075file with the department a copy of the disclosure statement
1076required by s. 559.803 before prior to placing an advertisement
1077or making any other representation designed to offer to, sell
1078to, or solicit an offer to buy a business opportunity from a
1079prospective purchaser in this state and shall update this filing
1080by reporting any material change in the required information
1081within 30 days after the material change occurs. An
1082advertisement is not placed in the state merely because the
1083publisher circulates, or there is circulated on his or her
1084behalf in the state, any bona fide newspaper or other
1085publication of general, regular, and paid circulation which has
1086had more than two-thirds of its circulation during the past 12
1087months outside the state or because a radio or television
1088program originating outside the state is received in the state.
1089If the seller is required by s. 559.807 to provide a bond or
1090establish a trust account or guaranteed letter of credit, he or
1091she shall contemporaneously file with the department a copy of
1092the bond, a copy of the formal notification by the depository
1093that the trust account is established, or a copy of the
1094guaranteed letter of credit. Every seller of a business
1095opportunity shall file with the department a list of independent
1096agents who will engage in the offer or sale of business
1097opportunities on behalf of the seller in this state. This list
1098must be kept current and shall include the following
1099information: name, home and business address, telephone number,
1100present employer, social security number, and birth date. A No
1101person may not shall be allowed to offer or sell business
1102opportunities unless the required information is has been
1103provided to the department.
1104     Section 39.  Subsection (3) of section 559.928, Florida
1105Statutes, is amended to read:
1106     559.928  Registration.--
1107     (3)  Each independent agent shall annually file an
1108affidavit with the department before prior to engaging in
1109business in this state. This affidavit must include the
1110independent agent's full name, legal business or trade name,
1111mailing address, business address, telephone number, social
1112security number, and the name or names and addresses of each
1113seller of travel represented by the independent agent. A letter
1114evidencing proof of filing must be issued by the department and
1115must be prominently displayed in the independent agent's primary
1116place of business. Each independent agent must also submit an
1117annual registration fee of $50. All moneys collected pursuant to
1118the imposition of the fee shall be deposited by the Chief
1119Financial Officer into the General Inspection Trust Fund of the
1120Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for the sole
1121purpose of administrating this part. As used in this subsection,
1122the term "independent agent" means a person who represents a
1123seller of travel by soliciting persons on its behalf; who has a
1124written contract with a seller of travel which is operating in
1125compliance with this part and any rules adopted thereunder; who
1126does not receive a fee, commission, or other valuable
1127consideration directly from the purchaser for the seller of
1128travel; who does not at any time have any unissued ticket stock
1129or travel documents in his or her possession; and who does not
1130have the ability to issue tickets, vacation certificates, or any
1131other travel document. The term "independent agent" does not
1132include an affiliate of the seller of travel, as that term is
1133used in s. 559.935(3), or the employees of the seller of travel
1134or of such affiliates.
1135     Section 40.  Subsection (7) of section 570.0725, Florida
1136Statutes, is amended to read:
1137     570.0725  Food recovery; legislative intent; department
1138functions.--
1139     (7)  For public information purposes, the department may
1140shall develop and provide a public information brochure
1141detailing the need for food banks and similar of food recovery
1142programs, the benefit of such food recovery programs, the manner
1143in which such organizations may become involved in such food
1144recovery programs, and the protection afforded to such programs
1145under s. 768.136, and the food recovery entities or food banks
1146that exist in the state. This brochure must be updated annually.
1147A food bank or similar food recovery organization seeking to be
1148included on a list of such organizations must notify the
1149department and provide the information required by rule of the
1150department. Such organizations are responsible for updating the
1151information and providing the updated information to the
1152department. The department may adopt rules to implement this
1153section.
1154     Section 41.  Paragraph (e) of subsection (6) of section
1155570.53, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1156     570.53  Division of Marketing and Development; powers and
1157duties.--The powers and duties of the Division of Marketing and
1158Development include, but are not limited to:
1159     (6)
1160     (e)  Extending in every practicable way the distribution
1161and sale of Florida agricultural products throughout the markets
1162of the world as required of the department by s. ss. 570.07(7),
1163(8), (10), and (11) and 570.071 and chapters 571, 573, and 574.
1164     Section 42.  Subsection (2) of section 570.54, Florida
1165Statutes, is amended to read:
1166     570.54  Director; duties.--
1167     (2)  It shall be the duty of the director of this division
1168to supervise, direct, and coordinate the activities authorized
1169by ss. 570.07(4), (7), (8), (10), (11), (12), (17), (18), and
1170(20), 570.071, 570.21, 534.47-534.53, and 604.15-604.34 and
1171chapters 504, 571, 573, and 574 and to exercise other powers and
1172authority as authorized by the department.
1173     Section 43.  Subsection (4) of section 570.55, Florida
1174Statutes, is amended to read:
1175     570.55  Identification of sellers or handlers of tropical
1176or subtropical fruit and vegetables; containers specified;
1177penalties.--
1178     (4)  IDENTIFICATION OF HANDLER.--At the time of each
1179transaction involving the handling or sale of 55 pounds or more
1180of tropical or subtropical fruit or vegetables in the primary
1181channel of trade, the buyer or receiver of the tropical or
1182subtropical fruit or vegetables shall demand a bill of sale,
1183invoice, sales memorandum, or other document listing the date of
1184the transaction, the quantity of the tropical or subtropical
1185fruit or vegetables involved in the transaction, and the
1186identification of the seller or handler as it appears on the
1187driver's license of the seller or handler, including the
1188driver's license number. If the seller or handler does not
1189possess a driver's license, the buyer or receiver shall use any
1190other acceptable means of identification, which may include, but
1191is not limited to, i.e., voter's registration card and number,
1192draft card, social security card, or other identification.
1193However, no less than two identification documents shall be
1194used. The identification of the seller or handler shall be
1195recorded on the bill of sale, sales memorandum, invoice, or
1196voucher, which shall be retained by the buyer or receiver for a
1197period of not less than 1 year from the date of the transaction.
1198     Section 44.  Subsection (3) of section 570.902, Florida
1199Statutes, is amended to read:
1200     570.902  Definitions; ss. 570.902 and 570.903.--For the
1201purpose of ss. 570.902 and 570.903:
1202     (3)  "Museum" means the Florida Agricultural Museum which
1203is designated as the museum for agriculture and rural history of
1204the State of Florida.
1205     Section 45.  Section 570.903, Florida Statutes, is amended
1206to read:
1207     570.903  Direct-support organization.--
1208     (1)  When the Legislature authorizes the establishment of a
1209direct-support organization to provide assistance for the
1210museums, the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom Program, the
1211Florida State Collection of Arthropods, the Friends of the
1212Florida State Forests Program of the Division of Forestry, and
1213the Forestry Arson Alert Program, and other programs of the
1214department, the following provisions shall govern the creation,
1215use, powers, and duties of the direct-support organization.
1216     (a)  The department shall enter into a memorandum or letter
1217of agreement with the direct-support organization, which shall
1218specify the approval of the department, the powers and duties of
1219the direct-support organization, and rules with which the
1220direct-support organization shall comply.
1221     (b)  The department may permit, without charge, appropriate
1222use of property, facilities, and personnel of the department by
1223a direct-support organization, subject to the provisions of ss.
1224570.902 and 570.903. The use shall be directly in keeping with
1225the approved purposes of the direct-support organization and
1226shall not be made at times or places that would unreasonably
1227interfere with opportunities for the general public to use
1228department facilities for established purposes.
1229     (c)  The department shall prescribe by contract or by rule
1230conditions with which a direct-support organization shall comply
1231in order to use property, facilities, or personnel of the
1232department or museum. Such rules shall provide for budget and
1233audit review and oversight by the department.
1234     (d)  The department shall not permit the use of property,
1235facilities, or personnel of the museum, department, or
1236designated program by a direct-support organization which does
1237not provide equal employment opportunities to all persons
1238regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national
1239origin.
1240     (2)(a)  The direct-support organization shall be empowered
1241to conduct programs and activities; raise funds; request and
1242receive grants, gifts, and bequests of money; acquire, receive,
1243hold, invest, and administer, in its own name, securities,
1244funds, objects of value, or other property, real or personal;
1245and make expenditures to or for the direct or indirect benefit
1246of the museum or designated program.
1247     (b)  Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 287.057, the
1248direct-support organization may enter into contracts or
1249agreements with or without competitive bidding for the
1250restoration of objects, historical buildings, and other
1251historical materials or for the purchase of objects, historical
1252buildings, and other historical materials which are to be added
1253to the collections of the museum, or benefit of the designated
1254program. However, before the direct-support organization may
1255enter into a contract or agreement without competitive bidding,
1256the direct-support organization shall file a certification of
1257conditions and circumstances with the internal auditor of the
1258department justifying each contract or agreement.
1259     (c)  Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 287.025(1)(e),
1260the direct-support organization may enter into contracts to
1261insure property of the museum or designated programs and may
1262insure objects or collections on loan from others in satisfying
1263security terms of the lender.
1264     (3)  The direct-support organization shall provide for an
1265annual financial audit in accordance with s. 215.981.
1266     (4)  Neither a designated program or a museum, nor a
1267nonprofit corporation trustee or employee may:
1268     (a)  Receive a commission, fee, or financial benefit in
1269connection with the sale or exchange of property historical
1270objects or properties to the direct-support organization, the
1271museum, or the designated program; or
1272     (b)  Be a business associate of any individual, firm, or
1273organization involved in the sale or exchange of property to the
1274direct-support organization, the museum, or the designated
1275program.
1276     (5)  All moneys received by the direct-support organization
1277shall be deposited into an account of the direct-support
1278organization and shall be used by the organization in a manner
1279consistent with the goals of the museum or designated program.
1280     (6)  The identity of a donor or prospective donor who
1281desires to remain anonymous and all information identifying such
1282donor or prospective donor are confidential and exempt from the
1283provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State
1284Constitution.
1285     (7)  The Commissioner of Agriculture, or the commissioner's
1286designee, may serve on the board of trustees and the executive
1287committee of any direct-support organization established to
1288benefit the museum or any designated program.
1289     (8)  The department shall establish by rule archival
1290procedures relating to museum artifacts and records. The rules
1291shall provide procedures which protect the museum's artifacts
1292and records equivalent to those procedures which have been
1293established by the Department of State under chapters 257 and
1294267.
1295     Section 46.  Subsection (4) of section 573.118, Florida
1296Statutes, is amended to read:
1297     573.118  Assessment; funds; audit; loans.--
1298     (4)  In the event of levying and collecting of assessments,
1299for each fiscal year in which assessment funds are received by
1300the department, the department shall maintain records of
1301collections and expenditures for each marketing order separately
1302within the state's accounting system. If requested by an
1303advisory council, department staff shall cause to be made a
1304thorough annual audit of the books and accounts by a certified
1305public accountant, such audit to be completed within 60 days
1306after the request is received end of the fiscal year. The
1307advisory council department and all producers and handlers
1308covered by the marketing order shall be provided a copy of the
1309properly advised of the details of the annual official audit of
1310the accounts as shown by the certified public accountant within
131130 days after completion of the audit.
1312     Section 47.  Subsections (18) through (30) of section
1313581.011, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (17)
1314through (29), respectively, and present subsections (17) and
1315(20) of that section are amended to read:
1316     581.011  Definitions.--As used in this chapter:
1317     (17)  "Museum" means the Florida State Collection of
1318Arthropods.
1319     (19)(20)  "Nursery" means any grounds or premises on or in
1320which nursery stock is grown, propagated, or held for sale or
1321distribution, including except where aquatic plant species are
1322tended for harvest in the natural environment.
1323     Section 48.  Paragraph (d) of subsection (14) of section
1324581.031, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1325     581.031  Department; powers and duties.--The department has
1326the following powers and duties:
1327     (14)
1328     (d)  To prescribe a fee for these services, if provided the
1329fee does not exceed the cost of the services rendered. Annual
1330citrus source tree registration fees shall not exceed $15 $5 per
1331tree. If the fee has not been paid within 30 days of billing, a
1332penalty of $10 or 20 percent of the unpaid balance, whichever is
1333greater, shall be assessed.
1334     Section 49.  Subsection (6) of section 581.131, Florida
1335Statutes, is amended to read:
1336     581.131  Certificate of registration.--
1337     (6)  Neither the certificate of registration fee nor the
1338annual renewal fee shall exceed $600 $460. The department may
1339exempt from the payment of a certificate fee those governmental
1340agency nurseries whose nursery stock is used exclusively for
1341planting on their own property.
1342     Section 50.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (3) of section
1343581.211, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1344     581.211  Penalties for violations.--
1345     (3)(a)1.  In addition to any other provision of law, the
1346department may, after notice and hearing, impose an
1347administrative fine not exceeding $10,000 $5,000 for each
1348violation of this chapter, upon any person, nurseryman, stock
1349dealer, agent or plant broker. The fine, when paid, shall be
1350deposited in the Plant Industry Trust Fund. In addition, the
1351department may place the violator on probation for up to 1 year,
1352with conditions.
1353     2.  The imposition of a fine or probation pursuant to this
1354subsection may be in addition to or in lieu of the suspension or
1355revocation of a certificate of registration or certificate of
1356inspection.
1357     Section 51.  Section 583.13, Florida Statutes, is amended
1358to read:
1359     583.13  Labeling and advertising requirements for dressed
1360poultry; unlawful acts.--
1361     (1)  It is unlawful for any dealer or broker to sell, offer
1362for sale, or hold for the purpose of sale in the state any
1363dressed or ready-to-cook poultry in bulk unless the such poultry
1364is packed in a container clearly bearing a label, not less than
13653 inches by 5 inches, on which shall be plainly and legibly
1366printed, in letters of not less than one-fourth inch 1/4 in
1367height, the grade and the part name or whole-bird statement of
1368such poultry. The grade may be expressed in the term "premium,"
1369"good," or "standard," or as the grade of another state or
1370federal agency the standards of quality of which, by law, are
1371equal to the standards of quality provided by this law and rules
1372promulgated hereunder.
1373     (2)  It is unlawful to sell unpackaged dressed or ready-to-
1374cook poultry at retail unless such poultry is labeled by a
1375placard immediately adjacent to the poultry or unless each bird
1376is individually labeled to show the grade and the part name or
1377whole-bird statement. The placard shall be no smaller than 7
1378inches by 7 inches in size, and the required labeling
1379information shall be legibly and plainly printed on the placard
1380in letters not smaller than 1 inch in height.
1381     (3)  It is unlawful to sell packaged dressed or ready-to-
1382cook poultry at retail unless such poultry is labeled to show
1383the grade, the part name or whole-bird statement, the net weight
1384of the poultry, and the name and address of the dealer. The size
1385of the type on the label must be one-eighth inch or larger. A
1386placard immediately adjacent to such poultry may be used to
1387indicate the grade and the part name or whole-bird statement,
1388but not the net weight of the poultry or the name and address of
1389the dealer.
1390     (4)  It is unlawful to use dressed or ready-to-cook poultry
1391in bulk in the preparation of food served to the public, or to
1392hold such poultry for the purpose of such use, unless the
1393poultry when received was packed in a container clearly bearing
1394a label, not less than 3 inches by 5 inches, on which was
1395plainly and legibly printed, in letters not less than one-fourth
1396inch in height, the grade and the part name or whole-bird
1397statement of such poultry. The grade may be expressed in the
1398term "premium," "good," or "standard," or as the grade of
1399another state or federal agency the standards of quality of
1400which, by law, are equal to the standards of quality provided by
1401this law and rules promulgated hereunder.
1402     (5)  It is unlawful to offer dressed or ready-to-cook
1403poultry for sale in any advertisement in a newspaper or
1404circular, on radio or television, or in any other form of
1405advertising without plainly designating in such advertisement
1406the grade and the part name or whole-bird statement of such
1407poultry.
1408     Section 52.  Subsections (4) and (5) of section 590.125,
1409Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (5) and (6),
1410respectively, subsection (1), paragraph (b) of subsection (3),
1411and paragraph (c) of present subsection (4) are amended, and new
1412subsections (4) and (7) are added to that section, to read:
1413     590.125  Open burning authorized by the division.--
1414     (1)  DEFINITIONS.--As used in this section, the term:
1415     (a)  "Certified pile burner" means an individual who
1416successfully completes the division's pile burning certification
1417program and possesses a valid pile burner certification number.
1418     (b)  "Certified prescribed burn manager" means an
1419individual who successfully completes the certified prescribed
1420burning certification program of the division and possesses a
1421valid certification number.
1422     (c)(d)  "Extinguished" means:
1423     1.  that no spreading flame For wild land burning or
1424certified prescribed burning, that no spreading flames exist.
1425     2.  and no visible flame, smoke, or emissions For
1426vegetative land-clearing debris burning or pile burning, that no
1427visible flames exist.
1428     3.  For vegetative land-clearing debris burning or pile
1429burning in an area designated as smoke sensitive by the
1430division, that no visible flames, smoke, or emissions exist.
1431     (d)  "Land-clearing operation" means the uprooting or
1432clearing of vegetation in connection with the construction of
1433buildings and rights-of-way, land development, and mineral
1434operations. The term does not include the clearing of yard
1435trash.
1436     (e)  "Pile burning" means the burning of silvicultural,
1437agricultural, or land-clearing and tree-cutting debris
1438originating onsite, which is stacked together in a round or
1439linear fashion, including, but not limited to, a windrow.
1440     (f)(a)  "Prescribed burning" means the controlled
1441application of fire in accordance with a written prescription
1442for vegetative fuels under specified environmental conditions
1443while following appropriate precautionary measures that ensure
1444that the fire is confined to a predetermined area to accomplish
1445the planned fire or land-management objectives.
1446     (g)(c)  "Prescription" means a written plan establishing
1447the criteria necessary for starting, controlling, and
1448extinguishing a prescribed burn.
1449     (h)  "Yard trash" means vegetative matter resulting from
1450landscaping and yard maintenance operations and other such
1451routine property cleanup activities. The term includes materials
1452such as leaves, shrub trimmings, grass clippings, brush, and
1453palm fronds.
1454     (3)  CERTIFIED PRESCRIBED BURNING; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND
1455PURPOSE.--
1456     (b)  Certified prescribed burning pertains only to
1457broadcast burning for purposes of silviculture, wildlife
1458management, ecological maintenance and restoration, and range
1459and pasture management. It must be conducted in accordance with
1460this subsection and:
1461     1.  May be accomplished only when a certified prescribed
1462burn manager is present on site with a copy of the prescription
1463from ignition of the burn to its completion.
1464     2.  Requires that a written prescription be prepared before
1465receiving authorization to burn from the division.
1466     3.  Requires that the specific consent of the landowner or
1467his or her designee be obtained before requesting an
1468authorization.
1469     4.  Requires that an authorization to burn be obtained from
1470the division before igniting the burn.
1471     5.  Requires that there be adequate firebreaks at the burn
1472site and sufficient personnel and firefighting equipment for the
1473control of the fire.
1474     6.  Is considered to be in the public interest and does not
1475constitute a public or private nuisance when conducted under
1476applicable state air pollution statutes and rules.
1477     7.  Is considered to be a property right of the property
1478owner if vegetative fuels are burned as required in this
1479subsection.
1480     (4)  CERTIFIED PILE BURNING; LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND
1481PURPOSE.--
1482     (a)  Pile burning is a tool that benefits current and
1483future generations in Florida by disposing of naturally
1484occurring vegetative debris through burning rather than
1485disposing of the debris in landfills.
1486     (b)  Certified pile burning pertains to the disposal of
1487piled, naturally occurring debris from an agricultural,
1488silvicultural, or temporary land-clearing operation. A land-
1489clearing operation is temporary if it operates for 6 months or
1490less. Certified pile burning must be conducted in accordance
1491with this subsection, and:
1492     1.  A certified pile burner must ensure, before ignition,
1493that the piles are properly placed and that the content of the
1494piles is conducive to efficient burning.
1495     2.  A certified pile burner must ensure that the piles are
1496properly extinguished no later than 1 hour after sunset. If the
1497burn is conducted in an area designated by the division as smoke
1498sensitive, a certified pile burner must ensure that the piles
1499are properly extinguished at least 1 hour before sunset.
1500     3.  A written pile burn plan must be prepared before
1501receiving authorization from the division to burn.
1502     4.  The specific consent of the landowner or his or her
1503agent must be obtained before requesting authorization to burn.
1504     5.  An authorization to burn must be obtained from the
1505division or its designated agent before igniting the burn.
1506     6.  There must be adequate firebreaks and sufficient
1507personnel and firefighting equipment at the burn site to control
1508the fire.
1509     (c)  If a burn is conducted in accordance with this
1510subsection, the property owner and his or her agent are not
1511liable under s. 590.13 for damage or injury caused by the fire
1512or resulting smoke, and are not in violation of subsection (2),
1513unless gross negligence is proven.
1514     (d)  A certified pile burner who violates this section
1515commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as
1516provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
1517     (e)  The division shall adopt rules regulating certified
1518pile burning. The rules shall include procedures and criteria
1519for certifying and decertifying certified pile burn managers
1520based on past experience, training, and record of compliance
1521with this section.
1522     (5)(4)  WILDFIRE HAZARD REDUCTION TREATMENT BY THE
1523DIVISION.--The division may conduct fuel reduction initiatives,
1524including, but not limited to, burning and mechanical and
1525chemical treatment, on any area of wild land within the state
1526which is reasonably determined to be in danger of wildfire in
1527accordance with the following procedures:
1528     (c)  Prepare, and send the county tax collector shall
1529include with the annual tax statement, a notice to be sent to
1530all landowners in each area township designated by the division
1531as a wildfire hazard area. The notice must describe particularly
1532the area to be treated and the tentative date or dates of the
1533treatment and must list the reasons for and the expected
1534benefits from the wildfire hazard reduction.
1535     (7)  DIVISION APPROVAL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPEN BURNING
1536AUTHORIZATION PROGRAMS.--
1537     (a)  A county or municipality may exercise the division's
1538authority, if delegated by the division under this subsection,
1539to issue authorizations for the burning of yard trash or debris
1540from land-clearing operations. A county's or municipality's
1541existing or proposed open burning authorization program must:
1542     1.  Be approved by the division. The division shall not
1543approve a program if it fails to meet the requirements of
1544subsections (2) and (4) and any rules adopted under those
1545subsections.
1546     2.  Provide by ordinance or local law the requirements for
1547obtaining and performing a burn authorization that comply with
1548subsections (2) and (4) and any rules adopted under those
1549subsections.
1550     3.  Provide for the enforcement of the program's
1551requirements.
1552     4.  Provide financial, personnel, and other resources
1553needed to carry out the program.
1554     (b)  If the division determines that a county's or
1555municipality's open burning authorization program does not
1556comply with subsections (2) and (4) and any rules adopted under
1557those subsections, the division shall require the county or
1558municipality to take necessary corrective actions within a
1559reasonable period, not to exceed 90 days.
1560     1.  If the county or municipality fails to take the
1561necessary corrective actions within the required period, the
1562division shall resume administration of the open burning
1563authorization program in the county or municipality and the
1564county or municipality shall cease administration of its
1565program.
1566     2.  Each county and municipality administering an open
1567burning authorization program must cooperate with and assist the
1568division in carrying out the division's powers, duties, and
1569functions.
1570     3.  A person who violates the requirements of a county's or
1571municipality's open burning authorization program, as provided
1572by ordinance or local law enacted pursuant to this section,
1573commits a violation of this chapter, punishable as provided in
1574s. 590.14.
1575     Section 53.  Subsection (4) of section 590.14, Florida
1576Statutes, is renumbered as subsection (7), subsections (1) and
1577(3) are amended, and new subsections (4), (5), and (6) are added
1578to that section, to read:
1579     590.14  Notice of violation; penalties.--
1580     (1)  If a division employee determines that a person has
1581violated chapter 589, or this chapter, or any rule adopted by
1582the division to administer provisions of law conferring duties
1583upon the division, the division employee he or she may issue a
1584notice of violation indicating the statute violated. This notice
1585will be filed with the division and a copy forwarded to the
1586appropriate law enforcement entity for further action if
1587necessary.
1588     (3)  The department may also impose an administrative fine,
1589not to exceed $1,000 per violation of any section of chapter 589
1590or this chapter or violation of any rule adopted by the division
1591to administer provisions of law conferring duties upon the
1592division. The fine shall be based upon the degree of damage, the
1593prior violation record of the person, and whether the person
1594knowingly provided false information to obtain an authorization.
1595The fines shall be deposited in the Incidental Trust Fund of the
1596division.
1597     (4)  A person may not:
1598     (a)  Fail to comply with any rule or order adopted by the
1599division to administer provisions of law conferring duties upon
1600the division; or
1601     (b)  Knowingly make any false statement or representation
1602in any application, record, plan, or other document required by
1603this chapter or any rules adopted under this chapter.
1604     (5)  A person who violates paragraph (4)(a) or paragraph
1605(4)(b) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as
1606provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
1607     (6)  It is the intent of the Legislature that a penalty
1608imposed by a court under subsection (5) be of a severity that
1609ensures immediate and continued compliance with this section.
1610     Section 54.  Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section
1611599.004, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1612     599.004  Florida Farm Winery Program; registration; logo;
1613fees.--
1614     (1)  The Florida Farm Winery Program is established within
1615the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Under this
1616program, a winery may qualify as a tourist attraction only if it
1617is registered with and certified by the department as a Florida
1618Farm Winery. A winery may not claim to be certified unless it
1619has received written approval from the department.
1620     (a)  To qualify as a certified Florida Farm Winery, a
1621winery shall meet the following standards:
1622     1.  Produce or sell less than 250,000 gallons of wine
1623annually.
1624     2.  Maintain a minimum of 10 acres of owned or managed land
1625vineyards in Florida which produces commodities used in the
1626production of wine.
1627     3.  Be open to the public for tours, tastings, and sales at
1628least 30 hours each week.
1629     4.  Make annual application to the department for
1630recognition as a Florida Farm Winery, on forms provided by the
1631department.
1632     5.  Pay an annual application and registration fee of $100.
1633     Section 55.  Subsection (11) is added to section 604.15,
1634Florida Statutes, to read:
1635     604.15  Dealers in agricultural products; definitions.--For
1636the purpose of ss. 604.15-604.34, the following words and terms,
1637when used, shall be construed to mean:
1638     (11)  "Responsible position" means a position within the
1639business of a dealer in agricultural products that has the
1640authority to negotiate or make the purchase of agricultural
1641products on behalf of the dealer's business or has principal
1642active management authority over the business decisions,
1643actions, and activities of the dealer's business in this state.
1644     Section 56.  Section 604.19, Florida Statutes, is amended
1645to read:
1646     604.19  License; fee; bond; certificate of deposit;
1647penalty.--Unless the department refuses the application on one
1648or more of the grounds provided in this section, it shall issue
1649to an applicant, upon the payment of required fees and the
1650execution and delivery of a bond or certificate of deposit as
1651provided in this section, a state license entitling the
1652applicant to conduct business as a dealer in agricultural
1653products for a 1-year period to coincide with the effective
1654period of the bond or certificate of deposit furnished by the
1655applicant. During the 1-year period covered by a license, if the
1656supporting surety bond or certificate of deposit is canceled for
1657any reason, the license shall automatically expire on the date
1658the surety bond or certificate of deposit terminates, unless an
1659acceptable replacement is in effect before the date of
1660termination so that continual coverage occurs for the remaining
1661period of the license. A surety company shall give the
1662department a 30-day written notice of cancellation by certified
1663mail in order to cancel a bond. Cancellation of a bond or
1664certificate of deposit does shall not relieve a surety company
1665or financial institution of liability for purchases or sales
1666occurring while the bond or certificate of deposit was in
1667effect. The license fee, which must be paid for the principal
1668place of business for a dealer in agricultural products, shall
1669be based upon the amount of the dealer's surety bond or
1670certificate of deposit furnished by each dealer under the
1671provisions of s. 604.20 and may not exceed $500. For each
1672additional place in which the applicant desires to conduct
1673business and which the applicant names in the application, the
1674additional license fee must be paid but may not exceed $100
1675annually. If a Should any dealer in agricultural products fails,
1676refuses, or neglects fail, refuse, or neglect to apply and
1677qualify for the renewal of a license on or before its the date
1678of expiration date thereof, a penalty not to exceed $100 shall
1679apply to and be added to the original license fee for the
1680principal place of business and to the license fee for each
1681additional place of business named in the application and shall
1682be paid by the applicant before the renewal license may be
1683issued. The department by rule shall prescribe fee amounts
1684sufficient to fund ss. 604.15-604.34.
1685     Section 57.  Subsections (1) and (4) of section 604.20,
1686Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
1687     604.20  Bond or certificate of deposit prerequisite;
1688amount; form.--
1689     (1)  Before any license is issued, the applicant therefor
1690shall make and deliver to the department a surety bond or
1691certificate of deposit in the amount of at least $5,000 or in
1692such greater amount as the department may determine. No bond or
1693certificate of deposit may be in an amount less than $5,000. The
1694penal sum of the bond or certificate of deposit to be furnished
1695to the department by an applicant for license as a dealer in
1696agricultural products shall be in an amount equal to twice the
1697average of the monthly dollar amounts amount of agricultural
1698products handled for a Florida producer or a producer's agent or
1699representative, by purchase or otherwise, during the month of
1700maximum transaction in such products during the preceding 12-
1701month period. Only those months in which the applicant handled,
1702by purchase or otherwise, amounts equal to or greater than
1703$1,000 shall be used to calculate the penal sum of the required
1704bond or certificate of deposit. An applicant for license who has
1705not handled agricultural products for a Florida producer or a
1706producer's agent or representative, by purchase or otherwise,
1707during the preceding 12-month period shall furnish a bond or
1708certificate of deposit in an amount equal to twice the estimated
1709average of the monthly dollar amounts amount of such
1710agricultural products to be handled, by purchase or otherwise,
1711during the month of maximum transaction during the next
1712immediate 12 months. Only those months in which the applicant
1713anticipates handling, by purchase or otherwise, amounts equal to
1714or greater than $1,000 shall be used to calculate the penal sum
1715of the required bond or certificate of deposit. Such bond or
1716certificate of deposit shall be provided or assigned in the
1717exact name in which the dealer will conduct business subject to
1718the provisions of ss. 604.15-604.34. Such bond must be executed
1719by a surety company authorized to transact business in the
1720state. For the purposes of ss. 604.19-604.21, the term
1721"certificate of deposit" means a certificate of deposit at any
1722recognized financial institution doing business in the United
1723States. No certificate of deposit may be accepted in connection
1724with an application for a dealer's license unless the issuing
1725institution is properly insured by either the Federal Deposit
1726Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance
1727Corporation. Such bond or any certificate of deposit assignment
1728or agreement shall be upon a form prescribed or approved by the
1729department and shall be conditioned to secure the faithful
1730accounting for and payment, in the manner prescribed by s.
1731604.21(9), to producers or their agents or representatives of
1732the proceeds of all agricultural products handled or purchased
1733by such dealer, and to secure payment to dealers who sell
1734agricultural products to such dealer, and to pay any claims or
1735costs ordered under s. 604.21 as the result of a complaint. Such
1736bond or certificate of deposit assignment or agreement shall
1737include terms binding the instrument to the Commissioner of
1738Agriculture. A certificate of deposit shall be presented with an
1739assignment of applicant's rights in the certificate in favor of
1740the Commissioner of Agriculture on a form prescribed by the
1741department and with a letter from the issuing institution
1742acknowledging that the assignment has been properly recorded on
1743the books of the issuing institution and will be honored by the
1744issuing institution. Such assignment shall be irrevocable while
1745the dealer's license is in effect and for an additional period
1746of 6 months after the termination or expiration of the dealer's
1747license, provided no complaint is pending against the licensee.
1748If a complaint is pending, the assignment shall remain in effect
1749until all actions on the complaint have been finalized. The
1750certificate of deposit may be released by the assignee of the
1751financial institution to the licensee or the licensee's
1752successors, assignee, or heirs if no claims are pending against
1753the licensee before the department at the conclusion of 6 months
1754after the last effective date of the license. No certificate of
1755deposit shall be accepted that contains any provision that would
1756give the issuing institution any prior rights or claim on the
1757proceeds or principal of such certificate of deposit. The
1758department shall determine by rule the maximum amount of bond or
1759certificate of deposit required of a dealer and whether an
1760annual bond or certificate of deposit will be required.
1761     (4)  The department may issue a conditional license to an
1762applicant who is unable to provide a single bond or certificate
1763of deposit in the full amount required by the calculation in
1764subsection (1). The conditional license shall remain in effect
1765for a 1-year period to coincide with the effective period of the
1766bond or certificate of deposit furnished by the applicant. The
1767applicant must provide at least the minimum $5,000 bond or
1768certificate of deposit as provided in subsection (1) together
1769with documentation from each of three separate bonding companies
1770denying the applicants request for a surety bond in the full
1771amount required in subsection (1) and one of the following:
1772     (a)  A notarized affidavit limiting the handling of
1773agricultural products, by purchase or otherwise, during their
1774largest month to a minimum of one-half the amount of the bond or
1775certificate of deposit provided by the applicant;
1776     (b)  A notarized affidavit stating that any subject
1777agricultural products, handled by purchase or otherwise,
1778exceeding one-half of the amount of the bond or certificate of
1779deposit will be handled under the exemption provisions set forth
1780in s. 604.16(2); or
1781     (c)  A second bond or certificate of deposit in such an
1782amount that, when the penal sum of the second bond or
1783certificate of deposit is added to the penal sum of the first
1784bond or certificate of deposit, the combined penal sum will
1785equal twice the dollar amount of agricultural products handled
1786for a Florida producer or a producer's agent or representative,
1787by purchase or otherwise, during the month of maximum
1788transaction in such products during the preceding 12-month
1789period.
1790
1791The department or its agents may require from any licensee who
1792is issued a conditional license verified statements of the
1793volume of the licensee's business or may review the licensee's
1794records at the licensee's place of business during normal
1795business hours to determine the licensee's adherence to the
1796conditions of the license. The failure of a licensee to furnish
1797such statement or to make such records available shall be cause
1798for suspension of the licensee's conditional license. If the
1799department finds such failure to be willful, the conditional
1800license may be revoked.
1801     Section 58.  Section 604.25, Florida Statutes, is amended
1802to read:
1803     604.25  Denial of, refusal to renew grant, or suspension or
1804revocation of, license.--
1805     (1)  The department may deny, refuse to renew, decline to
1806grant a license or may suspend or revoke a license already
1807granted if the applicant or licensee has:
1808     (1)(a)  Suffered a monetary judgment entered against the
1809applicant or licensee upon which is execution has been returned
1810unsatisfied;
1811     (2)(b)  Made false charges for handling or services
1812rendered;
1813     (3)(c)  Failed to account promptly and properly or to make
1814settlements with any producer;
1815     (4)(d)  Made any false statement or statements as to
1816condition, quality, or quantity of goods received or held for
1817sale when the true condition, quality, or quantity could have
1818been ascertained by reasonable inspection;
1819     (5)(e)  Made any false or misleading statement or
1820statements as to market conditions or service rendered;
1821     (6)(f)  Been guilty of a fraud in the attempt to procure,
1822or the procurement of, a license;
1823     (7)(g)  Directly or indirectly sold agricultural products
1824received on consignment or on a net return basis for her or his
1825own account, without prior authority from the producer
1826consigning the same, or without notifying such producer;
1827     (8)(h)  Failed to prevent a person from holding a position
1828as the applicant's or licensee's owner, officer, director,
1829general or managing partner, or employee Employed in a
1830responsible position a person, or holding any other similarly
1831situated position, if the person holds or has held a similar
1832position with any entity that an officer of a corporation, who
1833has failed to fully comply with an order of the department, has
1834not satisfied a civil judgment held by the department, has
1835pending any administrative or civil enforcement action by the
1836department, or has pending any criminal charges pursuant to s.
1837604.30 at any time within 1 year after issuance;
1838     (9)(i)  Violated any statute or rule relating to the
1839purchase or sale of any agricultural product, whether or not
1840such transaction is subject to the provisions of this chapter;
1841or
1842     (10)(j)  Failed to submit to the department an application,
1843appropriate license fees, and an acceptable surety bond or
1844certificate of deposit; or.
1845     (11)(2)  Failed If a licensee fails or refused refuses to
1846comply in full with an order of the department or failed to
1847satisfy a civil judgment owed to the department, her or his
1848license may be suspended or revoked, in which case she or he
1849shall not be eligible for license for a period of 1 year or
1850until she or he has fully complied with the order of the
1851department.
1852     (3)  No person, or officer of a corporation, whose license
1853has been suspended or revoked for failure to comply with an
1854order of the department may hold a responsible position with a
1855licensee for a period of 1 year or until the order of the
1856department has been fully complied with.
1857     Section 59.  Subsections (18) and (19) of section 616.242,
1858Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (19) and (20),
1859respectively, and a new subsection (18) is added to that section
1860to read:
1861     616.242  Safety standards for amusement rides.--
1862     (18)  STOP-OPERATION ORDERS.--If an owner or amusement ride
1863fails to comply with this chapter or any rule adopted under this
1864chapter, the department may issue a stop-operation order.
1865     Section 60.  Subsection (4) of section 686.201, Florida
1866Statutes, is amended to read:
1867     686.201  Sales representative contracts involving
1868commissions; requirements; termination of agreement; civil
1869remedies.--
1870     (4)  This section does not apply to persons licensed
1871pursuant to chapter 475 who are performing services within the
1872scope of their license or to contracts to which a seller of
1873travel as defined in s. 559.927 is a party.
1874     Section 61.  Paragraph (c) of subsection (5) of section
1875790.06, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
1876     790.06  License to carry concealed weapon or firearm.--
1877     (5)  The applicant shall submit to the Department of
1878Agriculture and Consumer Services:
1879     (c)  A full set of fingerprints of the applicant
1880administered by a law enforcement agency or the Division of
1881Licensing of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
1882Services.
1883     Section 62.  Sections 570.071 and 570.901, Florida
1884Statutes, are repealed.
1885
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1888     Remove line 2 and insert:
1889An act relating to the Department of Agriculture and
1890Consumer Services; amending s. 482.021, F.S.; revising
1891terminology to modify requirements for supervision
1892provided by certified operators in charge of pest control
1893businesses; amending s. 482.051, F.S.; requiring pest
1894control licensees to perform inspections before issuing
1895certain contracts; amending s. 482.071, F.S.; increasing
1896the financial responsibility requirements for pest control
1897licensees; amending s. 482.152, F.S.; revising duties and
1898supervisory requirements of certified operators in charge
1899of pest control businesses; creating s. 482.157, F.S.;
1900providing for pest control certification of commercial
1901wildlife management personnel; providing application
1902procedures and requirements; requiring a certification
1903examination; establishing certification fees; amending s.
1904482.226, F.S.; increasing the financial responsibility
1905requirements for certain pest control licensees; amending
1906s. 493.6102, F.S.; specifying that provisions regulating
1907security officers do not apply to certain officers
1908performing off-duty activities; amending s. 493.6105,
1909F.S.; revising application requirements and procedures for
1910private investigator, security officer, or recovery agent
1911licenses; specifying application requirements for firearms
1912instructor license; amending s. 493.6106, F.S.; revising
1913citizenship requirements and documentation for private
1914investigator, security officer, and recovery agent
1915licenses; prohibiting the licensure of applicants for a
1916statewide firearm license or firearms instructor license
1917who are prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms;
1918requiring notice of changes to branch office locations for
1919private investigative, security, or recovery agencies;
1920amending s. 493.6107, F.S.; requiring the department to
1921accept certain methods of payment for certain fees;
1922amending s. 493.6108, F.S.; revising requirements for
1923criminal history checks of license applicants whose
1924fingerprints are not legible; requiring investigation of
1925the mental and emotional fitness of applicants for
1926firearms instructor licenses; amending s. 493.6111, F.S.;
1927requiring a security officer school or recovery agent
1928school to obtain the department's approval for use of a
1929fictitious name; amending s. 493.6113, F.S.; revising
1930application renewal procedures and requirements; amending
1931s. 493.6115, F.S.; conforming cross-references; amending
1932s. 493.6118, F.S.; authorizing disciplinary action against
1933statewide firearm licensees and firearms instructor
1934licensees who are prohibited from purchasing or possessing
1935firearms; amending s. 493.6121, F.S.; deleting provisions
1936for the department's access to certain criminal history
1937records provided to licensed gun dealers, manufactures,
1938and exporters; amending s. 493.6202, F.S.; requiring the
1939department to accept certain methods of payment for
1940certain fees; amending s. 493.6203, F.S.; prohibiting
1941bodyguard services from being credited toward certain
1942license requirements; revising training requirements for
1943private investigator intern license applicants; amending
1944s. 493.6302, F.S.; requiring the department to accept
1945certain methods of payment for certain fees; amending s.
1946493.6303, F.S.; revising the training requirements for
1947security officer license applicants; amending s. 493.6304,
1948F.S.; revising application requirements and procedures for
1949security officer school licenses; amending s. 493.6401,
1950F.S.; revising terminology for recovery agent schools and
1951training facilities; amending s. 493.6402, F.S.; revising
1952terminology for recovery agent schools and training
1953facilities; requiring the department to accept certain
1954methods of payment for certain fees; amending s. 493.6406,
1955F.S.; requiring recovery agent school and instructor
1956licenses; providing license application requirements and
1957procedures; amending ss. 501.605 and 501.607, F.S.;
1958revising application requirements for commercial telephone
1959seller and salesperson licenses; amending s. 501.913,
1960F.S.; specifying the sample size required for antifreeze
1961registration application; amending s. 525.01, F.S.;
1962revising requirements for petroleum fuel affidavits;
1963amending s. 525.09, F.S.; imposing an inspection fee on
1964certain alternative fuels containing alcohol; amending s.
1965526.50, F.S.; defining terms applicable to regulation of
1966the sale of brake fluid; amending s. 526.51, F.S.;
1967revising brake fluid permit application requirements;
1968deleting permit renewal requirements; providing for
1969reregistration of brake fluid and establishing fees;
1970amending s. 526.52, F.S.; revising requirements for
1971printed statements on brake fluid containers; amending s.
1972526.53, F.S.; revising requirements and procedures for
1973brake fluid stop-sale orders; authorizing businesses to
1974dispose of unregistered brake fluid under certain
1975circumstances; amending s. 527.02, F.S.; increasing fees
1976for liquefied petroleum gas licenses; revising fees for
1977pipeline system operators; amending s. 527.0201, F.S.;
1978revising requirements for liquefied petroleum gas
1979qualifying examinations; increasing examination fees;
1980increasing continuing education requirements for certain
1981liquefied petroleum gas qualifiers; amending s. 527.021,
1982F.S.; requiring the annual inspection of liquefied
1983petroleum gas transport vehicles; increasing the
1984inspection fee; amending s. 527.12, F.S.; providing for
1985the issuance of certain stop orders; amending ss. 559.805
1986and 559.928, F.S.; deleting requirements that lists of
1987independent agents of sellers of business opportunities
1988and the agents' registration affidavits include the
1989agents' social security numbers; amending s. 570.0725,
1990F.S.; revising provisions for public information about
1991food banks and similar food recovery programs; authorizing
1992the department to adopt rules; amending ss. 570.53 and
1993570.54, F.S.; conforming cross-references; amending s.
1994570.55, F.S.; revising requirements for identifying
1995sellers or handlers of tropical or subtropical fruit or
1996vegetables; amending s. 570.902, F.S.; conforming
1997terminology to the repeal by the act of provisions
1998establishing the Florida Agricultural Museum; amending s.
1999570.903, F.S.; revising provisions for direct-support
2000organizations for certain agricultural programs to conform
2001to the repeal by the act of provisions establishing the
2002Florida Agricultural Museum; deleting provisions for a
2003direct-support organization for the Florida State
2004Collection of Arthropods; amending s. 573.118, F.S.;
2005requiring the department to maintain records of marketing
2006orders; requiring an audit at the request of an advisory
2007council; requiring that the advisory council receive a
2008copy of the audit within a specified time; amending s.
2009581.011, F.S.; deleting terminology relating to the
2010Florida State Collection of Arthropods; revising the term
2011"nursery" for purposes of plant industry regulations;
2012amending s. 581.031, F.S.; increasing citrus source tree
2013registration fees; amending s. 581.131, F.S.; increasing
2014registration fees for a nurseryman, stock dealer, agent,
2015or plant broker certificate; amending s. 581.211, F.S.;
2016increasing the maximum fine for violations of plant
2017industry regulations; amending s. 583.13, F.S.; deleting a
2018prohibition on the sale of poultry without displaying the
2019poultry grade; amending s. 590.125, F.S.; revising
2020terminology for open burning authorizations; specifying
2021purposes of certified prescribed burning; requiring the
2022authorization of the Division of Forestry for certified
2023pile burning; providing pile burning requirements;
2024limiting the liability of property owners or agents
2025engaged in pile burning; providing for the certification
2026of pile burners; providing penalties for violations by
2027certified pile burners; requiring rules; revising notice
2028requirements for wildfire hazard reduction treatments;
2029providing for approval of local government open burning
2030authorization programs; providing program requirements;
2031authorizing the division to close local government
2032programs under certain circumstances; providing penalties
2033for violations of local government open burning
2034requirements; amending s. 590.14, F.S.; authorizing fines
2035for violations of any division rule; providing penalties
2036for certain violations; providing legislative intent;
2037amending s. 599.004, F.S.; revising standards that a
2038winery must meet to qualify as a certified Florida Farm
2039Winery; amending s. 604.15, F.S.; defining the term
2040"responsible position" for purposes of provisions
2041regulating dealers in agricultural products; amending s.
2042604.19, F.S.; revising requirements for late fees on
2043agricultural products dealer applications; amending s.
2044604.20, F.S.; revising the minimum amount of the surety
2045bond or certificate of deposit required for agricultural
2046products dealer licenses; providing conditions for the
2047payment of bond or certificate of deposit proceeds;
2048requiring additional documentation for issuance of a
2049conditional license; amending s. 604.25, F.S.; revising
2050conditions under which the department may deny, refuse to
2051renew, suspend, or revoke agricultural products dealer
2052licenses; deleting a provision prohibiting certain persons
2053from holding a responsible position with a licensee;
2054amending s. 616.242, F.S.; amending s. 686.201, F.S.;
2055exempting contracts involving a seller of travel from the
2056requirements of that section; authorizing the issuance of
2057stop-operation orders for amusement rides under certain
2058circumstances; amending s. 790.06, F.S.; authorizing a
2059concealed firearm license applicant to submit fingerprints
2060administered by the Division of Licensing; repealing ss.
2061570.071 and 570.901, F.S., relating to the Florida
2062Agricultural Exposition and the Florida Agricultural
2063Museum; amending s. 205.064, F.S.;


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