The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance the operations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, focusing on agricultural housing, food safety, and regulatory compliance. Key provisions include exempting certain department positions from the Career Service System, defining terms related to agricultural housing, and prohibiting local governments from enacting legislation that restricts housing for verified agricultural workers on bona fide farms. The bill establishes criteria for constructing such housing, mandates record-keeping for property owners, and allows for the removal of housing sites under specific conditions. It also introduces new requirements for food safety, including the prohibition of mislabeled plant-based products, and establishes a petroleum registration program, alongside a grant program for modernizing fuel transfer switch infrastructure at retail facilities.

Additionally, the bill creates the Florida Aquaculture Foundation to oversee programs supporting timber landowners affected by emergencies and introduces a silviculture emergency recovery program. It enhances regulatory oversight for charitable organizations, requiring initial registration and compliance with contribution regulations. The bill also addresses mosquito control by redefining terms and increasing funding caps for local programs. Furthermore, it introduces the Florida Farmer Financial Protection Act to prevent discrimination against agricultural producers based on ESG factors and updates various regulatory frameworks, including those related to concealed weapon licenses and penalties for fuel theft. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline processes, enhance support for Florida's agricultural sector, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Statutes affected:
S 700 Filed: 110.205, 193.461, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 790.33, 812.0151
S 700 c1: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 c2: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 500.172, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 570.544, 570.822, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 c3: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 e1: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50
S 700 er: 110.205, 201.25, 388.021, 388.181, 388.241, 388.261, 388.301, 388.311, 388.321, 388.322, 388.323, 388.341, 388.351, 388.361, 388.381, 388.391, 388.401, 388.46, 403.067, 482.111, 482.141, 482.155, 482.156, 482.157, 487.044, 496.417, 500.03, 500.166, 501.135, 501.912, 531.48, 531.49, 564.06, 570.544, 570.822, 595.404, 599.002, 599.003, 599.012, 616.12, 741.0305, 812.0151, 934.50