The bill introduces new regulations regarding the use of gasoline-powered farm and landscape equipment, prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting laws that differentiate or restrict such equipment. It defines "gasoline-powered farm equipment" and "gasoline-powered landscape equipment," while allowing local governments to promote alternative equipment without imposing restrictions. Additionally, the bill amends the Florida Statutes to include definitions for "ecologically significant parcel" and "low-density municipality," which will influence the processing of development applications in these areas. It also establishes a preemption on local restrictions concerning gasoline-powered equipment and outlines the management of surplus state-owned lands suitable for agricultural use.

Moreover, the bill enhances agricultural support through the establishment of programs like the Farmers Feeding Florida Program and the Florida Native Seed Research and Marketing Program. It revises existing statutes related to pest control, contractor obligations, and fair associations, including stricter regulations on pest control licensing and the governance of fair associations. The bill also addresses food safety violations, contracting with foreign entities, and trespassing on fairgrounds, with specific penalties outlined for violations. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline regulations, improve operational efficiency, and bolster Florida's agricultural and forestry management while addressing food insecurity issues.

Statutes affected:
S 290 Filed: 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 843.085
S 290 c1: 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 843.085
S 290 c2: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 570.85, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 843.085
S 290 c3: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 482.161, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 570.85, 573.112, 581.031, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 601.13, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 624.4032, 843.085
S 290 e1: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 482.161, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 570.85, 573.112, 581.031, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 601.13, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 624.4032, 843.085
S 290 er: 212.055, 259.1053, 287.1351, 322.36, 377.71, 377.711, 377.712, 482.161, 500.04, 500.81, 500.93, 501.013, 570.85, 573.112, 581.031, 583.01, 590.02, 597.010, 601.13, 616.001, 616.01, 616.02, 616.03, 616.05, 616.051, 616.07, 616.101, 616.15, 616.251, 624.4032, 843.085