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 establishes a short title for the section, the "Golf Course Best Management Practices Certification Act," and includes legislative findings that emphasize the agricultural nature of golf courses and the appropriateness of the Department of Agriculture overseeing the certification program. The bill also defines the term "department" as the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and outlines the responsibilities of the turfgrass science program at the University of Florida in administering the certification.

Additionally, the bill details the certification process, including requirements for training, testing, and recertification, as well as exemptions for certified individuals from certain local training and ordinances. It specifies that the certification is valid for four years and outlines the continuing education requirements for recertification. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of all related powers, duties, and records from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, ensuring that existing contracts and agreements remain binding under the new department. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.