The bill amends Florida statutes concerning local government code enforcement, particularly the establishment and operation of code enforcement boards and the designation of special magistrates. It allows counties and municipalities to designate special magistrates with similar authority to enforcement boards for handling code violations. Key provisions include the ability for local governments to assess administrative fees, a clarified notification process for alleged violators requiring an affidavit of delivery in certain cases, and revised definitions for terms like "special magistrate" and "repeat violation." The bill also enhances the powers of enforcement boards, including the ability to record orders in public records, and increases penalties for violations, especially for repeat offenders.

Additionally, the bill addresses the notification process for condominium associations by reducing the certified mail notification timeframe from 30 days to 15 days and requiring notices to be sent to the board of directors and management company. It mandates the use of body cameras by code inspectors, requiring policies for their use and data management. The bill also escalates penalties for assaults against code inspectors by reclassifying offenses to higher felony degrees, ensuring that such assaults are treated with increased severity. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 281 Filed: 162.01, 162.02, 162.03, 162.05, 162.07, 162.08, 162.10, 784.083