This bill proposes the transfer and renumbering of the Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification program from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, renaming it as section 604.75 of the Florida Statutes. The bill includes a short title, legislative findings, and intent regarding the certification program, which emphasizes the agricultural nature of golf courses and the department's role in overseeing best management practices for fertilizer application. The bill outlines the certification process, including training requirements, recertification, and exemptions from local ordinances, while ensuring compliance with basin management action plans.

Additionally, the bill specifies a type two transfer of all related powers, duties, functions, and records from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It ensures that any existing contracts or agreements related to the certification program remain binding and effective under the new department. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.