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11 The Committee on Ways and Means (Atwater) recommended the
12 following amendment:
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14 Senate Amendment (with title amendment)
15 Delete everything after the enacting clause
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18 Section 1. The Legislature finds that there is a
19 compelling need to better coordinate emergency response
20 capabilities between local, state, federal, nongovernment, and
21 private sector partners to provide the best and most effective
22 postdisaster services to the people of the State of Florida.
23 In order to encourage the rapid recovery of economies in
24 disaster affected areas, the Legislature finds that programs
25 to restore normal commerce in communities should be a part of
26 the State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The
27 Legislature recognizes nongovernment agencies and the private
28 sector as key partners in disaster preparedness, response, and
29 recovery. Further, the Legislature recognizes the demonstrated
30 abilities and contributions of these entities in successfully
31 providing logistical support and commodities through
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1 well-proven distribution systems. In order to enhance the
2 State Comprehensive Plan, the Division of Emergency Management
3 within the Department of Community Affairs is directed to
4 conduct a feasibility study on incorporating into the state's
5 emergency management plan the logistical supply and
6 distribution of essential commodities by nongovernment
7 agencies and private entities. In conducting the study, the
8 division shall consult with the Florida Retail Federation, the
9 Florida Petroleum Council, the Florida Petroleum Marketers and
10 Convenience Store Association, the Florida Emergency
11 Preparedness Association, the American Red Cross, Volunteer
12 Florida, and other entities as appropriate. No later than
13 February 1, 2007, the division shall make recommendations
14 based on the study to the Governor, the President of the
15 Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
16 Section 2. Section 526.143, Florida Statutes, is
17 created to read:
18 526.143 Alternate generated power capacity for motor
19 fuel dispensing facilities.--
20 (1) By June 1, 2007, each motor fuel terminal
21 facility, as defined in s. 526.303(16), and each wholesaler,
22 as defined in s. 526.303(17), which sells motor fuel in this
23 state must be capable of operating its distribution loading
24 racks using an alternate generated power source for a minimum
25 of 72 hours. Pending a postdisaster examination of the
26 equipment by the operator to determine any extenuating damage
27 that would render it unsafe to use, the facility must have
28 such alternate generated power source available for operation
29 no later than 36 hours after a major disaster as defined in s.
30 252.34. Installation of appropriate wiring, including a
31 transfer switch, shall be performed by a certified electrical
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1 contractor. Each business that is subject to this subsection
2 must keep a copy of the documentation of such installation on
3 site or at its corporate headquarters. In addition, each
4 business must keep a written statement attesting to the
5 periodic testing and ensured operational capacity of the
6 equipment. The required documents must be made available, upon
7 request, to the Division of Emergency Management and the
8 director of the county emergency management agency.
9 (2) Each newly constructed or substantially renovated
10 motor fuel retail outlet, as defined in s. 526.303(14), for
11 which a certificate of occupancy is issued on or after July 1,
12 2006, shall be prewired with an appropriate transfer switch,
13 and capable of operating all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment,
14 life-safety systems, and payment-acceptance equipment using an
15 alternate generated power source. As used in this subsection,
16 the term "substantially renovated" means a renovation that
17 results in an increase of greater than 50 percent in the
18 assessed value of the motor fuel retail outlet. Local building
19 inspectors shall include this equipment and operations check
20 in the normal inspection process before issuing a certificate
21 of occupancy. Each retail outlet that is subject to this
22 subsection must keep a copy of the certificate of occupancy on
23 site or at its corporate headquarters. In addition, each
24 retail outlet must keep a written statement attesting to the
25 periodic testing of and ensured operational capability of the
26 equipment. The required documents must be made available, upon
27 request, to the Division of Emergency Management and the
28 director of the county emergency management agency.
29 (3)(a) No later than June 1, 2007, each motor fuel
30 retail outlet described in subparagraph 1., subparagraph 2.,
31 or subparagraph 3., which is located within one-half mile
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1 proximate to an interstate highway or state or federally
2 designated evacuation route must be prewired with an
3 appropriate transfer switch and be capable of operating all
4 fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life-safety systems, and
5 payment-acceptance equipment using an alternate generated
6 power source:
7 1. A motor fuel retail outlet located in a county
8 having a population of 300,000 or more which has 16 or more
9 fueling positions.
10 2. A motor fuel retail outlet located in a county
11 having a population of 100,000 or more, but fewer than
12 300,000, which has 12 or more fueling positions.
13 3. A motor fuel retail outlet located in a county
14 having a population of fewer than 100,000 which has eight or
15 more fueling positions.
16 (b) Installation of appropriate wiring and transfer
17 switches must be performed by a certified electrical
18 contractor. Each retail outlet that is subject to this
19 subsection must keep a copy of the documentation of such
20 installation on site or at its corporate headquarters. In
21 addition, each retail outlet must keep a written statement
22 attesting to the periodic testing of and ensured operational
23 capacity of the equipment. The required documents must be made
24 available, upon request, to the Division of Emergency
25 Management and the director of the county emergency management
26 agency.
27 (4)(a) Subsections (2) and (3) apply to any
28 self-service, full-service, or combination self-service and
29 full-service motor fuel retail outlet regardless of whether
30 the retail outlet is located on the grounds of, or is owned
31 by, another retail business establishment that does not engage
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1 in the business of selling motor fuel.
2 (b) Subsections (2) and (3) do not apply to:
3 1. An automobile dealer;
4 2. A person who operates a fleet of motor vehicles;
5 3. A person who sells motor fuel exclusively to a
6 fleet of motor vehicles; or
7 4. A motor fuel retail outlet that has a written
8 agreement with a public hospital, in a form approved by the
9 Division of Emergency Management, wherein the public hospital
10 agrees to provide the motor fuel retail outlet with an
11 alternative means of power generation onsite so that the
12 outlet's fuel pumps may be operated in the event of a power
13 outage.
14 (5)(a) Each corporation or other entity that owns 10
15 or more motor fuel retail outlets located within a single
16 county shall maintain at least one portable generator that is
17 capable of providing an alternate generated power source as
18 required under subsection (2) for every 10 outlets. If an
19 entity owns more than 10 outlets or a multiple of 10 outlets
20 plus an additional six outlets, the entity must provide one
21 additional generator to accommodate such additional outlets.
22 Each portable generator must be stored within this state, or
23 may be stored in another state if located within 250 miles of
24 this state, and must be available for use in an affected
25 location within 24 hours after a disaster.
26 (b) Each corporation or other entity that owns 10 or
27 more motor fuel retail outlets located within a single
28 domestic security region, as determined pursuant to s.
29 943.0312(1), and that does not own additional outlets located
30 outside the domestic security region shall maintain a written
31 document of agreement with one or more similarly equipped
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1 entities for the use of portable generators that may be used
2 to meet the requirements of paragraph (a) and that are located
3 within this state but outside the affected domestic security
4 region. The agreement may be reciprocal, may allow for payment
5 for services rendered by the providing entity, and must
6 guarantee the availability of the portable generators to an
7 affected location within 24 hours after a disaster.
8 (c) For purposes of this section, ownership of a motor
9 fuel retail outlet shall be the owner of record of the fuel
10 storage systems operating at the location, as identified in
11 the Department of Environmental Protection underground storage
12 facilities registry pursuant to s. 376.303(1).
13 Section 3. Section 526.144, Florida Statutes, is
14 created to read:
15 526.144 Florida Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier
16 Program.--
17 (1)(a) There is created the Florida Disaster Motor
18 Fuel Supplier Program within the Department of Community
19 Affairs.
20 (b) Participation in the program shall be at the
21 option of each county governing body. In counties choosing to
22 participate in the program, the local emergency management
23 agency shall be primarily responsible for administering the
24 program within those counties. Nothing in this section
25 requires participation in the program.
26 (c) In participating counties, the Florida Disaster
27 Motor Fuel Supplier Program shall allow any retail motor fuel
28 outlet doing business in those counties to participate in a
29 network of emergency responders to provide fuel supplies and
30 services to government agencies, medical institutions and
31 facilities, critical infrastructure, and other responders, as
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1 well as the general public, during a declared disaster as
2 described in s. 252.36(2).
3 (d) Retail motor fuel outlets doing business in
4 participating counties that choose to become members of the
5 Florida Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier Program must be able to
6 demonstrate the capability to provide onsite fuel dispensing
7 services to other members of the State Emergency Response Team
8 within 24 hours after a major disaster has occurred and agree
9 to make such service available as needed. Local emergency
10 management agencies may determine appropriate measures for
11 determining such readiness, including acceptance of a written
12 attestation from the retail motor fuel outlet, a copy of an
13 executed contract for services, or other documents or
14 activities that demonstrate readiness. Participating retail
15 motor fuel outlets may choose to sell motor fuel through a
16 pre-existing contract with local, state, or federal response
17 agencies or may provide point-of-sale service to such
18 agencies. In addition, participating retail motor fuel outlets
19 may choose to sell motor fuel to the general public upon
20 compliance with requirements to provide service under ss.
21 252.35 and 252.38 as directed by county or state emergency
22 management officials. This section does not preclude any
23 retail motor fuel outlet from selling fuel during lawful
24 operating hours. Nonparticipating motor fuel retail outlets
25 may not operate during declared curfew hours. If requested,
26 appropriate law enforcement or security personnel may be
27 provided through emergency management protocol to the
28 participating business for the purpose of maintaining civil
29 order during operating hours.
30 (e) Motor fuel outlets that choose to participate in
31 the Florida Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier Program pursuant to
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1 paragraph (d) may be issued a State Emergency Response Team
2 logo by the participating county emergency management agency
3 for public display to alert emergency responders and the
4 public that the business is capable of assisting in an
5 emergency.
6 (f) Counties that choose to participate in the Florida
7 Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier Program may charge a fee to cover
8 the actual costs of accepting a retail motor fuel outlet into
9 the program, including the cost of performing any required
10 review, filing of necessary forms, and producing logo decals
11 for public display. Additional charges may not be imposed for
12 processing individual documents associated with the program.
13 Funds collected shall be deposited into an appropriate county
14 operating account.
15 (3) Persons who are designated as members of the State
16 Emergency Response Team and who can produce appropriate
17 identification, as determined by state or county emergency
18 management officials, shall be given priority for purchasing
19 fuel at businesses designated as members of the State
20 Emergency Response Team. A business may be directed by county
21 or state emergency management officials to remain open during
22 a declared curfew in order to provide service for emergency
23 personnel. Under such direction, the business is not in
24 violation of the curfew and may not be penalized for such
25 operation and the emergency personnel are not in violation of
26 the curfew. A person traveling during a curfew must be able to
27 produce valid official documentation of his or her position
28 with the State Emergency Response Team or the local emergency
29 management agency. Such documentation may include, but need
30 not be limited to, a current SERT identification badge,
31 current law enforcement or other response agency
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1 identification or shield, current health care employee
2 identification card, or current government services
3 identification card indicating a critical services position.
4 (4) A business that is designated as a member of the
5 State Emergency Response Team may request priority in
6 receiving a resupply of fuel in order to continue service to
7 emergency responders. Such request is not binding but shall be
8 considered by emergency management officials in determining
9 appropriate response actions.
10 (5) Notwithstanding any other law or local ordinance
11 and for the purpose of ensuring an appropriate emergency
12 management response following major disasters in this state,
13 the regulation, siting, and placement of alternate power
14 source capabilities and equipment at motor fuel terminal
15 facilities, motor fuel wholesalers, and motor fuel retail
16 sales outlets are preempted to the state.
17 (6) The Energy Office of the Department of
18 Environmental Protection shall review situational progress in
19 post-disaster motor fuel supply distribution and provide a
20 report to the Legislature by March 1, 2007. The report must
21 include information concerning statewide compliance with s.
22 526.143, Florida Statutes, and an identification of all motor
23 fuel retail outlets that are participating in the Florida
24 Disaster Motor Fuel Supplier Program.
25 Section 4. Subsection (2) of section 501.160, Florida
26 Statutes, is amended to read:
27 501.160 Rental or sale of essential commodities during
28 a declared state of emergency; prohibition against
29 unconscionable prices.--
30 (2) Upon a declaration of a state of emergency by the
31 Governor, it is unlawful and a violation of s. 501.204 for a
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1 person or her or his agent or employee to rent or sell or
2 offer to rent or sell at an unconscionable price within the
3 area for which the state of emergency is declared, any
4 essential commodity including, but not limited to, supplies,
5 services, provisions, or equipment that is necessary for
6 consumption or use as a direct result of the emergency. This
7 prohibition is effective not to exceed 60 days under the
8 initial declared state of emergency as defined in s. 252.36(2)
9 and shall be renewed by statement in any subsequent renewals
10 of the declared state of emergency by the Governor remains in
11 effect until the declaration expires or is terminated.
12 Section 5. Section 553.509, Florida Statutes, is
13 amended to read:
14 553.509 Vertical accessibility.--
15 (1) Nothing in sections 553.501-553.513 or the
16 guidelines shall be construed to relieve the owner of any
17 building, structure, or facility governed by those sections
18 from the duty to provide vertical accessibility to all levels
19 above and below the occupiable grade level, regardless of
20 whether the guidelines require an elevator to be installed in
21 such building, structure, or facility, except for:
22 (a)(1) Elevator pits, elevator penthouses, mechanical
23 rooms, piping or equipment catwalks, and automobile
24 lubrication and maintenance pits and platforms;
25 (b)(2) Unoccupiable spaces, such as rooms, enclosed
26 spaces, and storage spaces that are not designed for human
27 occupancy, for public accommodations, or for work areas; and
28 (c)(3) Occupiable spaces and rooms that are not open
29 to the public and that house no more than five persons,
30 including, but not limited to, equipment control rooms and
31 projection booths.
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1 (2)(a) Any person, firm, or corporation that owns,
2 manages, or operates a residential multifamily dwelling,
3 including a condominium, that is at least 75 feet high and
4 contains a public elevator, as described in s. 399.035(2) and
5 (3) and rules adopted by the Florida Building Commission,
6 shall have at least one public elevator that is capable of
7 operating on an alternate power source for emergency purposes.
8 Alternate power shall be available for the purpose of allowing
9 all residents access for a specified number of hours each day
10 over a 5-day period following a natural disaster, manmade
11 disaster, emergency, or other civil disturbance that disrupts
12 the normal supply of electricity. The alternate power source
13 that controls elevator operations must also be capable of
14 powering any connected fire alarm system in the building.
15 (b) At a minimum, the elevator must be appropriately
16 pre-wired and prepared to accept an alternate power source and
17 must have a connection on the line side of the main
18 disconnect, pursuant to National Electric Code Handbook,
19 Article 700. In addition to the required power source for the
20 elevator and connected fire alarm system in the building, the
21 alternate power supply must be sufficient to provide emergency
22 lighting to the interior lobbies, hallways, and other portions
23 of the building used by the public. Residential multifamily
24 dwellings must have an available generator and fuel source on
25 the property or have proof of a current contract posted in the
26 elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the
27 elevator inspector affirming a current guaranteed service
28 contract for such equipment and fuel source to operate the
29 elevator on an on-call basis within 24 hours after a request.
30 By December 31, 2006, any person, firm or corporation that
31 owns, manages or operates a residential multifamily dwelling
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1 as defined in paragraph (4)(a) must provide to the local
2 building inspection agency verification of engineering plans
3 for residential multifamily dwellings that provide for the
4 capability to generate power by alternate means. Compliance
5 with installation requirements and operational capability
6 requirements must be verified by local building inspectors and
7 reported to the county emergency management agency by December
8 31, 2007.
9 (c) Each newly constructed residential multifamily
10 dwelling, including a condominium, that is at least 75 feet
11 high and contains a public elevator, as described in s.
12 399.035(2) and (3) and rules adopted by the Florida Building
13 Commission, must have at least one public elevator that is
14 capable of operating on an alternate power source for the
15 purpose of allowing all residents access for a specified
16 number of hours each day over a 5-day period following a
17 natural disaster, manmade disaster, emergency, or other civil
18 disturbance that disrupts the normal supply of electricity.
19 The alternate power source that controls elevator operations
20 must be capable of powering any connected fire alarm system in
21 the building. In addition to the required power source for the
22 elevator and connected fire alarm system, the alternate power
23 supply must be sufficient to provide emergency lighting to the
24 interior lobbies, hallways, and other portions of the building
25 used by the public. Engineering plans and verification of
26 operational capability must be provided by the local building
27 inspector to the county emergency management agency before
28 occupancy of the newly constructed building.
29 (d) Each person, firm, or corporation that is required
30 to maintain an alternate power source under this subsection
31 shall maintain a written emergency operations plan that
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1 details the sequence of operations before, during, and after a
2 natural or manmade disaster or other emergency situation. The
3 plan must include, at a minimum, a life safety plan for
4 evacuation, maintenance of the electrical and lighting supply,
5 and provisions for the health, safety, and welfare of the
6 residents. In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of the
7 residential multifamily dwelling must keep written records of
8 any contracts for alternative power generation equipment.
9 Also, quarterly inspection records of life safety equipment
10 and alternate power generation equipment must be posted in the
11 elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the
12 elevator inspector, which confirm that such equipment is
13 properly maintained and in good working condition, and copies
14 of contracts for alternate power generation equipment shall be
15 maintained on site for verification. The written emergency
16 operations plan and inspection records shall also be open for
17 periodic inspection by local and state government agencies as
18 deemed necessary. The owner or operator must keep a generator
19 key in a lockbox posted at or near any installed generator
20 unit.
21 (e) Multistory affordable residential dwellings for
22 persons age 62 and older that are financed or insured by the
23 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development must
24 make every effort to obtain grant funding from the Federal
25 Government or the Florida Housing Finance Corporation to
26 comply with this subsection. If an owner of such a residential
27 dwelling cannot comply with the requirements of this
28 subsection, the owner must develop a plan with the local
29 emergency management agency to ensure that residents are
30 evacuated to a place of safety in the event of a power outage
31 resulting from a natural or manmade disaster or other
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1 emergency situation that disrupts the normal supply of
2 electricity for an extended period of time. A place of safety
3 may include, but is not limited to, relocation to an
4 alternative site within the building or evacuation to a local
5 shelter.
6 (f) As a part of the annual elevator inspection
7 required under s. 399.061, certified elevator inspectors shall
8 confirm that all installed generators required by this chapter
9 are in working order, have current inspection records posted
10 in the elevator machine room or other place conspicuous to the
11 elevator inspector, and that the required generator key is
12 present in the lockbox posted at or near the installed
13 generator. If a building does not have an installed generator,
14 the inspector shall confirm that the appropriate pre-wiring
15 and switching capabilities are present and that a statement is
16 posted in the elevator machine room or other place conspicuous
17 to the elevator inspector affirming a current guaranteed
18 contract exists for contingent services for alternate power is
19 current for the operating period.
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21 However, buildings, structures, and facilities must, as a
22 minimum, comply with the requirements in the Americans with
23 Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines.
24 Section 6. Paragraph (i) of subsection (2) of section
25 252.35, Florida Statutes, is amended, present paragraphs (j)
26 through (q) of that subsection are redesignated as paragraphs
27 (k) through (r), respectively, present paragraphs (r) through
28 (v) of that subsection are redesignated as paragraphs (u)
29 through (y), respectively, and new paragraphs (j), (s), and
30 (t) are added to that subsection to read:
31 252.35 Emergency management powers; Division of
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1 Emergency Management.--
2 (2) The division is responsible for carrying out the
3 provisions of ss. 252.31-252.90. In performing its duties
4 under ss. 252.31-252.90, the division shall:
5 (i) Institute statewide public awareness programs.
6 This shall include an intensive public educational campaign on
7 emergency preparedness issues, including, but not limited to,
8 the personal responsibility of individual citizens to be
9 self-sufficient for up to 72 hours following a natural or
10 manmade disaster. The public educational campaign shall
11 include relevant information on statewide disaster plans,
12 evacuation routes, fuel suppliers, and shelters. All
13 educational materials must be available in alternative formats
14 and mediums to ensure that they are available to persons with
15 disabilities.
16 (j) The Division of Emergency Management and the
17 Department of Education shall coordinate with the Agency For
18 Persons with Disabilities to provide an educational outreach
19 program on disaster preparedness and readiness to individuals
20 who have limited English skills and identify persons who are
21 in need of assistance but are not defined under special-needs
22 criteria.
23 (s) By January 1, 2007, the Division of Emergency
24 Management shall complete an inventory of portable generators
25 owned by the state and local governments which are capable of
26 operating during a major disaster. The inventory must
27 identify, at a minimum, the location of each generator, the
28 number of generators stored at each specific location, the
29 agency to which each the generator belongs, the primary use of
30 the generator by the owner agency, and the names, addresses,
31 and telephone numbers of persons having the authority to loan
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1 the stored generators as authorized by the Division of
2 Emergency Management during a declared emergency.
3 (t) The division shall maintain an inventory list of
4 generators owned by the state and local governments. In
5 addition, the division may keep a list of private entities,
6 along with appropriate contact information, which offer
7 generators for sale or lease. The list of private entities
8 shall be available to the public for inspection in written and
9 electronic formats.
10 Section 7. There is hereby appropriated $76,150
11 nonrecurring General Revenue to the Department of Community
12 Affairs for a study on the feasibility of incorporating
13 nongovernment agencies and private entities into the
14 logistical supply and distribution system for essential
15 commodities.
16 Section 8. If any provision of this act or its
17 application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
18 invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of
19 the act which can be given effect without the invalid
20 provision or application, and to this end the provisions of
21 this act are severable.
22 Section 9. This act shall take effect July 1, 2006.
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26 And the title is amended as follows:
27 Delete everything before the enacting clause
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29 and insert:
30 A bill to be entitled
31 An act relating to disaster preparedness
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1 response and recovery; directing the Division
2 of Emergency Management to conduct a
3 feasibility study relating to the supply and
4 distribution of essential commodities by
5 nongovernment and private entities; creating s.
6 526.143, F.S.; providing that each motor fuel
7 terminal facility and wholesaler that sells
8 motor fuel in the state must be capable of
9 operating its distribution loading racks using
10 an alternate power source for a specified
11 period by a certain date; providing
12 requirements with respect to the operation of
13 such equipment following a major disaster;
14 providing requirements with respect to
15 inspection of such equipment; requiring newly
16 constructed or substantially renovated motor
17 fuel retail outlets to be capable of operation
18 using an alternate power source; defining
19 "substantially renovated"; requiring certain
20 motor fuel retail outlets located within a
21 specified distance from an interstate highway
22 or state or federally designated evacuation
23 route to be capable of operation using an
24 alternate power source by a specified date;
25 providing inspection and recordkeeping
26 requirements; providing applicability; creating
27 s. 526.144, F.S.; creating the Florida Disaster
28 Motor Fuel Supplier Program within the
29 Department of Community Affairs; providing
30 requirements for participation in the program;
31 providing that participation in the program
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1 shall be at the option of each county;
2 providing for administration of the program;
3 providing requirements of businesses certified
4 as State Emergency Response Team members;
5 providing for preemption to the state of the
6 regulation of and requirements for siting and
7 placement of an alternate power source and any
8 related equipment at motor fuel terminal
9 facilities, wholesalers, and retail sales
10 outlets; providing for review of the program;
11 providing a report; amending s. 501.160, F.S.,
12 providing limiting price gouge prohibition
13 periods; providing prohibition period renewal;
14 amending s. 553.509, F.S., relating to
15 requirements with respect to vertical
16 accessibility under pt. II of ch. 553, F.S.,
17 the "Florida Americans With Disabilities
18 Accessibility Implementation Act"; requiring
19 specified existing and newly constructed
20 residential multifamily dwellings to have at
21 least one public elevator that is capable of
22 operating on an alternate power source for
23 emergency purposes; providing requirements with
24 respect to the alternate power source;
25 providing for verification of compliance by
26 specified dates; providing requirements with
27 respect to emergency operations plans and
28 inspection records; requiring any person, firm,
29 or corporation that owns, manages or operates
30 specified multistory affordable residential
31 dwellings to attempt to obtain grant funding to
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1 comply with the act; requiring an owner,
2 manager or operator of such a dwelling to
3 develop an evacuation plan in the absence of
4 compliance with the act; providing additional
5 inspection requirements under ch. 399, F.S.,
6 the "Elevator Safety Act"; amending s. 252.35,
7 F.S.; expanding the duty of the Division of
8 Emergency Management to conduct a public
9 educational campaign on emergency preparedness
10 issues; expanding the duty of the Division of
11 Emergency Management to create and maintain
12 lists of emergency generators; providing an
13 additional duty of the division with respect to
14 educational outreach concerning disaster
15 preparedness; providing an appropriation to the
16 Department of Community Affairs to conduct a
17 feasibility study; providing severability;
18 providing an effective date.
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