CS/HB 1307 (McClure) revises various provisions of law relating to the powers and duties of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill amends the current law definition of "Category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer" to include persons engaged in the design of equipment for use of liquefied petroleum or natural gas. This definition has relevance to the current law preemption of local government prohibition of the types or fuel sources of energy production in Section 366.032, Florida Statutes, which includes a Category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer within the scope of the preemption. In addition, the bill amends the current law definition of "Category V LP gas installer to include persons engaged in the design of equipment for use of liquefied petroleum or natural gas. This definition, as well as the definition of "Category I liquefied petroleum gas dealer," are relevant to the current law restriction on local licensing and registration requirements for plumbing contractors in Section 489.105(3)(m), Florida Statutes. 

Effective date: July 1, 2023. (O'Hara)