Florida Senate - 2018 COMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. SB 504
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LEGISLATIVE ACTION
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The Committee on Appropriations (Bradley) recommended the
following:
1 Senate Amendment (with title amendment)
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3 Delete everything after the enacting clause
4 and insert:
5 Section 1. Present subsections (2) through (36) of section
6 316.003, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (3)
7 through (37), respectively, a new subsection (2) is added to
8 that section, present subsections (37) through (99) of section
9 316.003, Florida Statutes, are renumbered as subsections (39)
10 through (101), respectively, a new subsection (38) is added to
11 that section, and present subsections (40), (41), (51), (57),
12 and (97) are amended, to read:
13 316.003 Definitions.—The following words and phrases, when
14 used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively
15 ascribed to them in this section, except where the context
16 otherwise requires:
17 (2) AUTOCYCLE.—A three-wheeled motorcycle that has two
18 wheels in the front and one wheel in the back; is equipped with
19 a roll cage or roll hoops, a seat belt for each occupant,
20 antilock brakes, a steering wheel, and seating that does not
21 require the operator to straddle or sit astride it; and is
22 manufactured in accordance with the applicable federal
23 motorcycle safety standards in 49 C.F.R. part 571 by a
24 manufacturer registered with the National Highway Traffic Safety
25 Administration.
26 (38) MOBILE CARRIER.—An electrically powered device that:
27 (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and is intended
28 primarily for transporting property;
29 (b) Weighs less than 80 pounds, excluding cargo;
30 (c) Has a maximum speed of 12.5 mph; and
31 (d) Is equipped with a technology to transport personal
32 property with the active monitoring of a property owner, and
33 primarily designed to remain within 25 feet of the property
34 owner.
35
36 A mobile carrier is not considered a vehicle or personal
37 delivery device unless expressly defined by law as a vehicle or
38 personal delivery device.
39 (42)(40) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Except when used in s. 316.1001, a
40 self-propelled vehicle not operated upon rails or guideway, but
41 not including any bicycle, motorized scooter, electric personal
42 assistive mobility device, mobile carrier, personal delivery
43 device, swamp buggy, or moped. For purposes of s. 316.1001,
44 “motor vehicle” has the same meaning as provided in s.
45 320.01(1)(a).
46 (43)(41) MOTORCYCLE.—Any motor vehicle having a seat or
47 saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
48 more than three wheels in contact with the ground. The term
49 includes an autocycle, but does not include excluding a tractor,
50 or a moped, or any vehicle in which the operator is enclosed by
51 a cabin unless it meets the requirements set forth by the
52 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a motorcycle.
53 (53)(51) PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE.—An electrically powered
54 device that:
55 (a) Is operated on sidewalks and crosswalks and intended
56 primarily for transporting property;
57 (b) Weighs less than 80 pounds, excluding cargo;
58 (c) Has a maximum speed of 10 miles per hour; and
59 (d) Is equipped with technology to allow for operation of
60 the device with or without the active control or monitoring of a
61 natural person.
62
63 A personal delivery device is not considered a vehicle unless
64 expressly defined by law as a vehicle. A mobile carrier is not
65 considered a personal delivery device.
66 (59)(57) PRIVATE ROAD OR DRIVEWAY.—Except as otherwise
67 provided in paragraph (81)(b) (79)(b), any privately owned way
68 or place used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having
69 express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other
70 persons.
71 (99)(97) VEHICLE.—Every device in, upon, or by which any
72 person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a
73 highway, except personal delivery devices, mobile carriers, and
74 devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
75 Section 2. Paragraph (b) of subsection (7) of section
76 316.008, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
77 316.008 Powers of local authorities.—
78 (7)
79 (b)1. Except as provided in subparagraph 2., a personal
80 delivery device and a mobile carrier may be operated on
81 sidewalks and crosswalks within a county or municipality when
82 such use is permissible under federal law. This paragraph does
83 not restrict a county or municipality from otherwise adopting
84 regulations for the safe operation of personal delivery devices
85 and mobile carriers.
86 2. A personal delivery device may not be operated on the
87 Florida Shared-Use Nonmotorized Trail Network created under s.
88 339.81 or components of the Florida Greenways and Trails System
89 created under chapter 260.
90 Section 3. Section 316.2071, Florida Statutes, is amended
91 to read:
92 316.2071 Personal delivery devices and mobile carriers.—
93 (1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a
94 personal delivery device or mobile carrier may operate on
95 sidewalks and crosswalks, subject to s. 316.008(7)(b). A
96 personal delivery device or mobile carrier operating on a
97 sidewalk or crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable
98 to a pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that the
99 personal delivery device or mobile carrier must not unreasonably
100 interfere with pedestrians or traffic and must yield the right
101 of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk.
102 (2) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier must:
103 (a) Obey all official traffic and pedestrian control
104 signals and devices.
105 (b) For personal delivery devices, include a plate or
106 marker that has a unique identifying device number and
107 identifies the name and contact information of the personal
108 delivery device operator.
109 (c) Be equipped with a braking system that, when active or
110 engaged, enables the personal delivery device or mobile carrier
111 to come to a controlled stop.
112 (3) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier may
113 not:
114 (a) Operate on a public highway except to the extent
115 necessary to cross a crosswalk.
116 (b) Operate on a sidewalk or crosswalk unless the personal
117 delivery device operator is actively controlling or monitoring
118 the navigation and operation of the personal delivery device or
119 a property owner remains within 25 feet of the mobile carrier.
120 (c) Transport hazardous materials as defined in s. 316.003.
121 (4) A person who owns and operates a personal delivery
122 device in this state must maintain an insurance policy, on
123 behalf of himself or herself and his or her agents, which
124 provides general liability coverage of at least $100,000 for
125 damages arising from the combined operations of personal
126 delivery devices under the entity’s or agent’s control.
127 Section 4. Subsections (4) and (5) of section 316.614,
128 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
129 316.614 Safety belt usage.—
130 (4) It is unlawful for any person:
131 (a) To operate a motor vehicle or an autocycle in this
132 state unless each passenger and the operator of the vehicle or
133 autocycle under the age of 18 years are restrained by a safety
134 belt or by a child restraint device pursuant to s. 316.613, if
135 applicable; or
136 (b) To operate a motor vehicle or an autocycle in this
137 state unless the person is restrained by a safety belt.
138 (5) It is unlawful for any person 18 years of age or older
139 to be a passenger in the front seat of a motor vehicle or an
140 autocycle unless such person is restrained by a safety belt when
141 the vehicle or autocycle is in motion.
142 Section 5. Subsections (1) and (26) of section 320.01,
143 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
144 320.01 Definitions, general.—As used in the Florida
145 Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:
146 (1) “Motor vehicle” means:
147 (a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer,
148 truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle
149 operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons
150 or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power,
151 but the term does not include traction engines, road rollers,
152 personal delivery devices and mobile carriers as defined in s.
153 316.003, special mobile equipment as defined in s. 316.003,
154 vehicles that run only upon a track, bicycles, swamp buggies, or
155 mopeds.
156 (26) “Motorcycle” means any motor vehicle having a seat or
157 saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not
158 more than three wheels in contact with the ground. The term
159 includes an autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003, but excludes a
160 tractor, a moped, or any excluding a vehicle in which the
161 operator is enclosed by a cabin unless it meets the requirements
162 set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
163 for a motorcycle. The term “motorcycle” does not include a
164 tractor or a moped.
165 Section 6. Subsection (19) of section 320.02, Florida
166 Statutes, is amended to read:
167 320.02 Registration required; application for registration;
168 forms.—
169 (19) A personal delivery device and a mobile carrier as
170 defined in s. 316.003 are is not required to satisfy the
171 registration and insurance requirements of this section.
172 Section 7. Subsection (4) of section 322.03, Florida
173 Statutes, is amended to read:
174 322.03 Drivers must be licensed; penalties.—
175 (4) A person may not operate a motorcycle unless he or she
176 holds a driver license that authorizes such operation, subject
177 to the appropriate restrictions and endorsements. A person may
178 operate an autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003, without a
179 motorcycle endorsement.
180 Section 8. Paragraph (c) is added to subsection (5) of
181 section 322.12, Florida Statutes, to read:
182 322.12 Examination of applicants.—
183 (5)
184 (c) This subsection does not apply to the operation of an
185 autocycle, as defined in s. 316.003.
186 Section 9. Subsection (1) of section 324.021, Florida
187 Statutes, is amended to read:
188 324.021 Definitions; minimum insurance required.—The
189 following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, for
190 the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively
191 ascribed to them in this section, except in those instances
192 where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
193 (1) MOTOR VEHICLE.—Every self-propelled vehicle that is
194 designed and required to be licensed for use upon a highway,
195 including trailers and semitrailers designed for use with such
196 vehicles, except traction engines, road rollers, farm tractors,
197 power shovels, and well drillers, and every vehicle that is
198 propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires but not
199 operated upon rails, but not including any personal delivery
200 device or mobile carrier as defined in s. 316.003, bicycle, or
201 moped. However, the term “motor vehicle” does not include a
202 motor vehicle as defined in s. 627.732(3) when the owner of such
203 vehicle has complied with the requirements of ss. 627.730
204 627.7405, inclusive, unless the provisions of s. 324.051 apply;
205 and, in such case, the applicable proof of insurance provisions
206 of s. 320.02 apply.
207 Section 10. Paragraph (c) of subsection (1) of section
208 212.05, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
209 212.05 Sales, storage, use tax.—It is hereby declared to be
210 the legislative intent that every person is exercising a taxable
211 privilege who engages in the business of selling tangible
212 personal property at retail in this state, including the
213 business of making mail order sales, or who rents or furnishes
214 any of the things or services taxable under this chapter, or who
215 stores for use or consumption in this state any item or article
216 of tangible personal property as defined herein and who leases
217 or rents such property within the state.
218 (1) For the exercise of such privilege, a tax is levied on
219 each taxable transaction or incident, which tax is due and
220 payable as follows:
221 (c) At the rate of 6 percent of the gross proceeds derived
222 from the lease or rental of tangible personal property, as
223 defined herein; however, the following special provisions apply
224 to the lease or rental of motor vehicles:
225 1. When a motor vehicle is leased or rented for a period of
226 less than 12 months:
227 a. If the motor vehicle is rented in Florida, the entire
228 amount of such rental is taxable, even if the vehicle is dropped
229 off in another state.
230 b. If the motor vehicle is rented in another state and
231 dropped off in Florida, the rental is exempt from Florida tax.
232 2. Except as provided in subparagraph 3., for the lease or
233 rental of a motor vehicle for a period of not less than 12
234 months, sales tax is due on the lease or rental payments if the
235 vehicle is registered in this state; provided, however, that no
236 tax shall be due if the taxpayer documents use of the motor
237 vehicle outside this state and tax is being paid on the lease or
238 rental payments in another state.
239 3. The tax imposed by this chapter does not apply to the
240 lease or rental of a commercial motor vehicle as defined in s.
241 316.003(13)(a) 316.003(12)(a) to one lessee or rentee for a
242 period of not less than 12 months when tax was paid on the
243 purchase price of such vehicle by the lessor. To the extent tax
244 was paid with respect to the purchase of such vehicle in another
245 state, territory of the United States, or the District of
246 Columbia, the Florida tax payable shall be reduced in accordance
247 with the provisions of s. 212.06(7). This subparagraph shall
248 only be available when the lease or rental of such property is
249 an established business or part of an established business or
250 the same is incidental or germane to such business.
251 Section 11. Subsections (1) and (3) of section 316.303,
252 Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
253 316.303 Television receivers.—
254 (1) No motor vehicle may be operated on the highways of
255 this state if the vehicle is actively displaying moving
256 television broadcast or pre-recorded video entertainment content
257 that is visible from the driver’s seat while the vehicle is in
258 motion, unless the vehicle is equipped with autonomous
259 technology, as defined in s. 316.003(3) 316.003(2), and is being
260 operated in autonomous mode, as provided in s. 316.85(2).
261 (3) This section does not prohibit the use of an electronic
262 display used in conjunction with a vehicle navigation system; an
263 electronic display used by an operator of a vehicle equipped
264 with autonomous technology, as defined in s. 316.003(3) 316.003;
265 or an electronic display used by an operator of a vehicle
266 equipped and operating with driver-assistive truck platooning
267 technology, as defined in s. 316.003.
268 Section 12. Section 320.08, Florida Statutes, is amended to
269 read:
270 320.08 License taxes.—Except as otherwise provided herein,
271 there are hereby levied and imposed annual license taxes for the
272 operation of motor vehicles, mopeds, motorized bicycles as
273 defined in s. 316.003(4) 316.003(3), tri-vehicles as defined in
274 s. 316.003, and mobile homes as defined in s. 320.01, which
275 shall be paid to and collected by the department or its agent
276 upon the registration or renewal of registration of the
277 following:
278 (1) MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS.—
279 (a) Any motorcycle: $10 flat.
280 (b) Any moped: $5 flat.
281 (c) Upon registration of a motorcycle, motor-driven cycle,
282 or moped, in addition to the license taxes specified in this
283 subsection, a nonrefundable motorcycle safety education fee in
284 the amount of $2.50 shall be paid. The proceeds of such
285 additional fee shall be deposited in the Highway Safety
286 Operating Trust Fund to fund a motorcycle driver improvement
287 program implemented pursuant to s. 322.025, the Florida
288 Motorcycle Safety Education Program established in s. 322.0255,
289 or the general operations of the department.
290 (d) An ancient or antique motorcycle: $7.50 flat, of which
291 $2.50 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
292 (2) AUTOMOBILES OR TRI-VEHICLES FOR PRIVATE USE.—
293 (a) An ancient or antique automobile, as defined in s.
294 320.086, or a street rod, as defined in s. 320.0863: $7.50 flat.
295 (b) Net weight of less than 2,500 pounds: $14.50 flat.
296 (c) Net weight of 2,500 pounds or more, but less than 3,500
297 pounds: $22.50 flat.
298 (d) Net weight of 3,500 pounds or more: $32.50 flat.
299 (3) TRUCKS.—
300 (a) Net weight of less than 2,000 pounds: $14.50 flat.
301 (b) Net weight of 2,000 pounds or more, but not more than
302 3,000 pounds: $22.50 flat.
303 (c) Net weight more than 3,000 pounds, but not more than
304 5,000 pounds: $32.50 flat.
305 (d) A truck defined as a “goat,” or other vehicle if used
306 in the field by a farmer or in the woods for the purpose of
307 harvesting a crop, including naval stores, during such
308 harvesting operations, and which is not principally operated
309 upon the roads of the state: $7.50 flat. The term “goat” means a
310 motor vehicle designed, constructed, and used principally for
311 the transportation of citrus fruit within citrus groves or for
312 the transportation of crops on farms, and which can also be used
313 for hauling associated equipment or supplies, including required
314 sanitary equipment, and the towing of farm trailers.
315 (e) An ancient or antique truck, as defined in s. 320.086:
316 $7.50 flat.
317 (4) HEAVY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRACTORS, FEES ACCORDING TO GROSS
318 VEHICLE WEIGHT.—
319 (a) Gross vehicle weight of 5,001 pounds or more, but less
320 than 6,000 pounds: $60.75 flat, of which $15.75 shall be
321 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
322 (b) Gross vehicle weight of 6,000 pounds or more, but less
323 than 8,000 pounds: $87.75 flat, of which $22.75 shall be
324 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
325 (c) Gross vehicle weight of 8,000 pounds or more, but less
326 than 10,000 pounds: $103 flat, of which $27 shall be deposited
327 into the General Revenue Fund.
328 (d) Gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, but less
329 than 15,000 pounds: $118 flat, of which $31 shall be deposited
330 into the General Revenue Fund.
331 (e) Gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more, but less
332 than 20,000 pounds: $177 flat, of which $46 shall be deposited
333 into the General Revenue Fund.
334 (f) Gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or more, but less
335 than 26,001 pounds: $251 flat, of which $65 shall be deposited
336 into the General Revenue Fund.
337 (g) Gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more, but less
338 than 35,000: $324 flat, of which $84 shall be deposited into the
339 General Revenue Fund.
340 (h) Gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less
341 than 44,000 pounds: $405 flat, of which $105 shall be deposited
342 into the General Revenue Fund.
343 (i) Gross vehicle weight of 44,000 pounds or more, but less
344 than 55,000 pounds: $773 flat, of which $201 shall be deposited
345 into the General Revenue Fund.
346 (j) Gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more, but less
347 than 62,000 pounds: $916 flat, of which $238 shall be deposited
348 into the General Revenue Fund.
349 (k) Gross vehicle weight of 62,000 pounds or more, but less
350 than 72,000 pounds: $1,080 flat, of which $280 shall be
351 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
352 (l) Gross vehicle weight of 72,000 pounds or more: $1,322
353 flat, of which $343 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
354 Fund.
355 (m) Notwithstanding the declared gross vehicle weight, a
356 truck tractor used within a 150-mile radius of its home address
357 is eligible for a license plate for a fee of $324 flat if:
358 1. The truck tractor is used exclusively for hauling
359 forestry products; or
360 2. The truck tractor is used primarily for the hauling of
361 forestry products, and is also used for the hauling of
362 associated forestry harvesting equipment used by the owner of
363 the truck tractor.
364
365 Of the fee imposed by this paragraph, $84 shall be deposited
366 into the General Revenue Fund.
367 (n) A truck tractor or heavy truck, not operated as a for
368 hire vehicle, which is engaged exclusively in transporting raw,
369 unprocessed, and nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural
370 products within a 150-mile radius of its home address, is
371 eligible for a restricted license plate for a fee of:
372 1. If such vehicle’s declared gross vehicle weight is less
373 than 44,000 pounds, $87.75 flat, of which $22.75 shall be
374 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
375 2. If such vehicle’s declared gross vehicle weight is
376 44,000 pounds or more and such vehicle only transports from the
377 point of production to the point of primary manufacture; to the
378 point of assembling the same; or to a shipping point of a rail,
379 water, or motor transportation company, $324 flat, of which $84
380 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
381
382 Such not-for-hire truck tractors and heavy trucks used
383 exclusively in transporting raw, unprocessed, and
384 nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural products may be
385 incidentally used to haul farm implements and fertilizers
386 delivered direct to the growers. The department may require any
387 documentation deemed necessary to determine eligibility prior to
388 issuance of this license plate. For the purpose of this
389 paragraph, “not-for-hire” means the owner of the motor vehicle
390 must also be the owner of the raw, unprocessed, and
391 nonmanufactured agricultural or horticultural product, or the
392 user of the farm implements and fertilizer being delivered.
393 (5) SEMITRAILERS, FEES ACCORDING TO GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT;
394 SCHOOL BUSES; SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES.—
395 (a)1. A semitrailer drawn by a GVW truck tractor by means
396 of a fifth-wheel arrangement: $13.50 flat per registration year
397 or any part thereof, of which $3.50 shall be deposited into the
398 General Revenue Fund.
399 2. A semitrailer drawn by a GVW truck tractor by means of a
400 fifth-wheel arrangement: $68 flat per permanent registration, of
401 which $18 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
402 (b) A motor vehicle equipped with machinery and designed
403 for the exclusive purpose of well drilling, excavation,
404 construction, spraying, or similar activity, and which is not
405 designed or used to transport loads other than the machinery
406 described above over public roads: $44 flat, of which $11.50
407 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
408 (c) A school bus used exclusively to transport pupils to
409 and from school or school or church activities or functions
410 within their own county: $41 flat, of which $11 shall be
411 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
412 (d) A wrecker, as defined in s. 320.01, which is used to
413 tow a vessel as defined in s. 327.02, a disabled, abandoned,
414 stolen-recovered, or impounded motor vehicle as defined in s.
415 320.01, or a replacement motor vehicle as defined in s. 320.01:
416 $41 flat, of which $11 shall be deposited into the General
417 Revenue Fund.
418 (e) A wrecker that is used to tow any nondisabled motor
419 vehicle, a vessel, or any other cargo unless used as defined in
420 paragraph (d), as follows:
421 1. Gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more, but less
422 than 15,000 pounds: $118 flat, of which $31 shall be deposited
423 into the General Revenue Fund.
424 2. Gross vehicle weight of 15,000 pounds or more, but less
425 than 20,000 pounds: $177 flat, of which $46 shall be deposited
426 into the General Revenue Fund.
427 3. Gross vehicle weight of 20,000 pounds or more, but less
428 than 26,000 pounds: $251 flat, of which $65 shall be deposited
429 into the General Revenue Fund.
430 4. Gross vehicle weight of 26,000 pounds or more, but less
431 than 35,000 pounds: $324 flat, of which $84 shall be deposited
432 into the General Revenue Fund.
433 5. Gross vehicle weight of 35,000 pounds or more, but less
434 than 44,000 pounds: $405 flat, of which $105 shall be deposited
435 into the General Revenue Fund.
436 6. Gross vehicle weight of 44,000 pounds or more, but less
437 than 55,000 pounds: $772 flat, of which $200 shall be deposited
438 into the General Revenue Fund.
439 7. Gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more, but less
440 than 62,000 pounds: $915 flat, of which $237 shall be deposited
441 into the General Revenue Fund.
442 8. Gross vehicle weight of 62,000 pounds or more, but less
443 than 72,000 pounds: $1,080 flat, of which $280 shall be
444 deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
445 9. Gross vehicle weight of 72,000 pounds or more: $1,322
446 flat, of which $343 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
447 Fund.
448 (f) A hearse or ambulance: $40.50 flat, of which $10.50
449 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
450 (6) MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE.—
451 (a) Under nine passengers: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall
452 be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1.50 per cwt,
453 of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General Revenue
454 Fund.
455 (b) Nine passengers and over: $17 flat, of which $4.50
456 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $2 per
457 cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General
458 Revenue Fund.
459 (7) TRAILERS FOR PRIVATE USE.—
460 (a) Any trailer weighing 500 pounds or less: $6.75 flat per
461 year or any part thereof, of which $1.75 shall be deposited into
462 the General Revenue Fund.
463 (b) Net weight over 500 pounds: $3.50 flat, of which $1
464 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1 per
465 cwt, of which 25 cents shall be deposited into the General
466 Revenue Fund.
467 (8) TRAILERS FOR HIRE.—
468 (a) Net weight under 2,000 pounds: $3.50 flat, of which $1
469 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus $1.50 per
470 cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the General
471 Revenue Fund.
472 (b) Net weight 2,000 pounds or more: $13.50 flat, of which
473 $3.50 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund; plus
474 $1.50 per cwt, of which 50 cents shall be deposited into the
475 General Revenue Fund.
476 (9) RECREATIONAL VEHICLE-TYPE UNITS.—
477 (a) A travel trailer or fifth-wheel trailer, as defined by
478 s. 320.01(1)(b), that does not exceed 35 feet in length: $27
479 flat, of which $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue
480 Fund.
481 (b) A camping trailer, as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)2.:
482 $13.50 flat, of which $3.50 shall be deposited into the General
483 Revenue Fund.
484 (c) A motor home, as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)4.:
485 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
486 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
487 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
488 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
489 (d) A truck camper as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)3.:
490 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
491 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
492 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
493 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
494 (e) A private motor coach as defined by s. 320.01(1)(b)5.:
495 1. Net weight of less than 4,500 pounds: $27 flat, of which
496 $7 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
497 2. Net weight of 4,500 pounds or more: $47.25 flat, of
498 which $12.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
499 (10) PARK TRAILERS; TRAVEL TRAILERS; FIFTH-WHEEL TRAILERS;
500 35 FEET TO 40 FEET.—
501 (a) Park trailers.—Any park trailer, as defined in s.
502 320.01(1)(b)7.: $25 flat.
503 (b) Travel trailers or fifth-wheel trailers.—A travel
504 trailer or fifth-wheel trailer, as defined in s. 320.01(1)(b),
505 that exceeds 35 feet: $25 flat.
506 (11) MOBILE HOMES.—
507 (a) A mobile home not exceeding 35 feet in length: $20
508 flat.
509 (b) A mobile home over 35 feet in length, but not exceeding
510 40 feet: $25 flat.
511 (c) A mobile home over 40 feet in length, but not exceeding
512 45 feet: $30 flat.
513 (d) A mobile home over 45 feet in length, but not exceeding
514 50 feet: $35 flat.
515 (e) A mobile home over 50 feet in length, but not exceeding
516 55 feet: $40 flat.
517 (f) A mobile home over 55 feet in length, but not exceeding
518 60 feet: $45 flat.
519 (g) A mobile home over 60 feet in length, but not exceeding
520 65 feet: $50 flat.
521 (h) A mobile home over 65 feet in length: $80 flat.
522 (12) DEALER AND MANUFACTURER LICENSE PLATES.—A franchised
523 motor vehicle dealer, independent motor vehicle dealer, marine
524 boat trailer dealer, or mobile home dealer and manufacturer
525 license plate: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall be deposited into
526 the General Revenue Fund.
527 (13) EXEMPT OR OFFICIAL LICENSE PLATES.—Any exempt or
528 official license plate: $4 flat, of which $1 shall be deposited
529 into the General Revenue Fund, except that the registration or
530 renewal of a registration of a marine boat trailer exempt under
531 s. 320.102 is not subject to any license tax.
532 (14) LOCALLY OPERATED MOTOR VEHICLES FOR HIRE.—A motor
533 vehicle for hire operated wholly within a city or within 25
534 miles thereof: $17 flat, of which $4.50 shall be deposited into
535 the General Revenue Fund; plus $2 per cwt, of which 50 cents
536 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
537 (15) TRANSPORTER.—Any transporter license plate issued to a
538 transporter pursuant to s. 320.133: $101.25 flat, of which
539 $26.25 shall be deposited into the General Revenue Fund.
540 Section 13. Subsection (1) of section 655.960, Florida
541 Statutes, is amended to read:
542 655.960 Definitions; ss. 655.960-655.965.—As used in this
543 section and ss. 655.961-655.965, unless the context otherwise
544 requires:
545 (1) “Access area” means any paved walkway or sidewalk which
546 is within 50 feet of any automated teller machine. The term does
547 not include any street or highway open to the use of the public,
548 as defined in s. 316.003(81)(a) 316.003(79)(a) or (b), including
549 any adjacent sidewalk, as defined in s. 316.003.
550 Section 14. This act shall take effect July 1, 2018.
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553 And the title is amended as follows:
554 Delete everything before the enacting clause
555 and insert:
556 A bill to be entitled
557 An act relating to motor vehicles; amending s.
558 316.003, F.S.; adding and revising definitions;
559 conforming a cross-reference; amending s. 316.008,
560 F.S.; authorizing a mobile carrier to be operated on
561 sidewalks and crosswalks within a county or
562 municipality when such use is permissible under
563 federal law; providing construction; amending s.
564 316.2071, F.S.; authorizing a mobile carrier to
565 operate on sidewalks and crosswalks; providing that a
566 mobile carrier operating on a sidewalk or crosswalk
567 has all the rights and duties applicable to a
568 pedestrian under the same circumstances, except that
569 the mobile carrier must not unreasonably interfere
570 with pedestrians or traffic and must yield the right
571 of-way to pedestrians on the sidewalk or crosswalk;
572 specifying requirements for a mobile carrier;
573 prohibiting a mobile carrier from taking specified
574 actions; amending s. 316.614, F.S.; requiring safety
575 belt or, if applicable, child restraint usage by an
576 operator or passenger of an autocycle; amending s.
577 320.01, F.S.; revising the term “motor vehicle”;
578 including an autocycle in the definition of the term
579 “motorcycle”; amending s. 320.02, F.S.; providing that
580 a mobile carrier is not required to satisfy specified
581 registration and insurance requirements; amending s.
582 322.03, F.S.; authorizing a person to operate an
583 autocycle without a motorcycle endorsement; amending
584 s. 322.12, F.S.; providing applicability; amending s.
585 324.021, F.S.; revising the definition of the term
586 “motor vehicle”; amending ss. 212.05, 316.303, 320.08,
587 and 655.960, F.S.; conforming cross-references;
588 providing an effective date.