The bill amends section 403.0855 of the Florida Statutes to enhance the management of biosolids, specifically Class AA biosolids fertilizer and compost products. It prohibits the land application of these products from exceeding the agronomic rate, as defined by federal regulations, and mandates that operators maintain application records. The bill allows for the distribution and marketing of bulk Class AA biosolids as fertilizer and soil amendments, provided they are sold through a bona fide sale, which is defined in the bill. Additionally, it requires that certain biosolids products be land applied only at sites approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences must publish recommended agronomic rates for the reuse of these biosolids products biennially. It also clarifies that the bona fide sale requirement does not apply to biosolids treatment facilities that own the land where the products are applied, although they must still comply with registration and labeling requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.