The bill proposes the creation of Section 488.09 in the Florida Statutes, which authorizes the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to enter into interagency agreements with tax collectors. These agreements will delegate authority to tax collectors to enforce regulations related to commercial driving schools. The bill outlines specific powers that may be granted to tax collectors, including the ability to prohibit licensees from entering tax collector premises unless seeking services in a personal capacity, prevent fraudulent activities by commercial driving schools, and ensure compliance with laws governing these schools.
Additionally, the bill mandates that individuals operating commercial driving schools must present relevant licenses and identification upon request from law enforcement or tax collector employees. It also allows tax collectors to enter commercial driving school premises to verify adherence to state and local regulations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.