The bill amends section 180.191 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for municipalities operating water and sewer utilities that provide services to customers in other municipalities. Specifically, it mandates that these municipalities charge the same rates, fees, and charges to consumers in the recipient municipality as they do for consumers within their own municipal boundaries, provided that the recipient municipality has a facility related to the utility service. This new provision is applicable only to municipalities located within a county as defined in section 125.011(1).
Additionally, the bill includes technical changes and redefines certain terms related to water and wastewater treatment facilities. It clarifies that the term "facility" encompasses various components of a water or wastewater system but excludes transportation infrastructure such as pipes and tanks. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.