Title: Renewable Energy Producer

Summary: Proposing the creation of Section 28 of Article X of the State Constitution to exempt a renewable energy producer from being considered a public utility, etc.

Full Text:
A joint resolution proposing the creation of Section of Article Xof the State Constitution to exempt a renewable energy producer from being considered a public utility. Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Florida: That the following creation of Section of Article Xof the State Constitution is agreed to and shall be submitted to the electors of this state for approval or rejection at the next general election or at an earlier special election specifically authorized by law for that purpose: ARTICLE XMISCELLANEOUS SECTION 28. Producers of renewable energy. A corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity that exclusively produces renewable energy is not a public utility. For purposes of this section, the terms  public utility  and  renewable energy  shall have the meanings as prescribed by general law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following statement be placed on the ballot: CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ARTICLE X, SECTION PRODUCERS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY. Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to provide that a corporation, partnership, association, or other legal entity that exclusively produces renewable energy is not a public utility and to provide that the terms  public utility  and  renewable energy  shall have the meanings as prescribed by general law.