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FL Stat § 366.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.13 - Taxes, Not Affected.

366.13 Taxes, not affected.—No provision of this chapter shall in any way affect any municipal tax or franchise tax in any manner whatsoever.History.—s. 13A, ch. 26545, 1951; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; s. 16, ch. 80-35; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 366.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.14 - Regulatory Assessment Fees.

366.14 Regulatory assessment fees.—Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, each regulated company under the jurisdiction of the commission which was in operation for any part of the preceding 6-month period shall pay to the commission within 30 days following the end of each 6-month period a fee based upon its gross operating revenues for that period. The fee may not be greater than:(1) For each public utility that supplies electricity, 0.125 percent of its gross operating revenues derived from intrastate business, excluding sales for resale between public utilities, municipal electric utilities, and rural electric cooperatives or any combination thereof;(2) For each public utility that supplies gas (natural, manufactured, or similar gaseous substance), 0.5 percent of its gross operating revenues derived from intrastate business, excluding sales for resale between public utilities and municipal gas utilities or any combination thereof;(3) For each municipal gas utility or gas district, 0.25 percent of its gross operating revenues derived from intrastate business, excluding sales for resale between public utilities and municipal gas utilities or any combination thereof; and(4) For each municipal electric utility or rural electric cooperative, 0.015625 percent of its gross operating revenues derived from intrastate business, excluding sales for resale between public utilities, municipal electric utilities, or rural electric cooperatives or any combination thereof.History.—ss. 16, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 366.80 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.80 - Short Title.

366.80 Short title.—Sections 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act.”History.—s. 5, ch. 80-65; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 68, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 366.81 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.81 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

366.81 Legislative findings and intent.—The Legislature finds and declares that it is critical to utilize the most efficient and cost-effective demand-side renewable energy systems and conservation systems in order to protect the health, prosperity, and general welfare of the state and its citizens. Reduction in, and control of, the growth rates of electric consumption and of weather-sensitive peak demand are of particular importance. The Legislature further finds that the Florida Public Service Commission is the appropriate agency to adopt goals and approve plans related to the promotion of demand-side renewable energy systems and the conservation of electric energy and natural gas usage. The Legislature directs the commission to develop and adopt overall goals and authorizes the commission to require each utility to develop plans and implement programs for increasing energy efficiency and conservation and demand-side renewable energy systems within its service area, subject to the approval of the commission. Since solutions to our energy problems are complex, the Legislature intends that the use of solar energy, renewable energy sources, highly efficient systems, cogeneration, and load-control systems be encouraged. Accordingly, in exercising its jurisdiction, the commission shall not approve any rate or rate structure which discriminates against any class of customers on account of the use of such facilities, systems, or devices. This expression of legislative intent shall not be construed to preclude experimental rates, rate structures, or programs. The Legislature further finds and declares that ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 are to be liberally construed in order to meet the complex problems of reducing and controlling the growth rates of electric consumption and reducing the growth rates of weather-sensitive peak demand; increasing the overall efficiency and cost-effectiveness of electricity and natural gas production and use; encouraging further development of demand-side renewable energy systems; and conserving expensive resources, particularly petroleum fuels.History.—s. 5, ch. 80-65; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 14, 20, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 38, ch. 2008-227; s. 69, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 366.825 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.825 - Clean Air Act Compliance; Definitions; Goals; Plans.

366.825 Clean Air Act compliance; definitions; goals; plans.—(1) For the purposes of this section, reference to the “Clean Air Act” means 42 U.S.C. ss. 7401 et seq. as the same may hereinafter be amended and any related state or local legislation.(2) Each public utility which owns or operates at least one electric generating unit affected by s. 404 or s. 405 of the Clean Air Act may submit, for commission approval, a plan to bring generating units into compliance with the Clean Air Act. A plan to implement compliance submitted by public utilities must include, at a minimum:(a) The number and identity of affected generating units;(b) A description of the proposed action, and alternative actions considered by the public utility, to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions to levels required by the Clean Air Act at each affected unit;(c) A description of the proposed action, and alternative actions considered by the public utility, to comply with nitrogen oxide emission rates required by the Clean Air Act at each affected unit;(d) Estimated effects of the public utility’s proposed plan on the following:1. Requirements for construction and operation of proposed or alternative facilities;2. Achievable emissions reductions and methods for monitoring emissions;3. The public utility’s proposed schedule for implements of compliance activities;4. The estimated cost of implementation of the public utility’s compliance plan to the utility’s customers;5. The public utility’s present and potential future sources of fuel; and6. A statement of why the public utility’s proposed compliance plan is reasonable and in the public interest.(e) A description of the proposed actions to comply with federal, state, and local requirements to implement the Clean Air Act.(3) The commission shall review a plan to implement the Clean Air Act compliance submitted by public utilities pursuant to this section in order to determine whether such plans, the costs necessarily incurred in implementing such plans, and any effect on rates resulting from such implementation are in the public interest. The commission shall by order approve or disapprove plans to implement compliance submitted by public utilities within 8 months after the date of filing. Approval of a plan submitted by a public utility shall establish that the utility’s plan to implement compliance is prudent and the commission shall retain jurisdiction to determine in a subsequent proceeding that the actual costs of implementing the compliance plan are reasonable; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to interfere with the authority of the Department of Environmental Protection to determine whether a public utility is in compliance with ss. 403.087 and 403.0872 or the State Air Implementation Plan for the Clean Air Act.History.—s. 22, ch. 92-132; s. 182, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 366.83 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.83 - Certain Laws Not Applicable; Saving Clause.

366.83 Certain laws not applicable; saving clause.—No utility shall be held liable for the acts or omissions of any person in implementing or attempting to implement those measures found cost-effective by, or recommended as a result of, an energy audit. The findings and recommendations of an energy audit shall not be construed to be a warranty or guarantee of any kind, nor shall such findings or recommendations subject the utility to liability of any kind. Nothing in ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 shall preempt or affect litigation pending on June 5, 1980, nor shall ss. 366.80-366.83 and 403.519 preempt federal law unless such preemption is expressly authorized by federal statute.History.—s. 5, ch. 80-65; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 20, 22, ch. 89-292; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 71, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 366.92 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.92 - Florida Renewable Energy Policy.

366.92 Florida renewable energy policy.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the development of renewable energy; protect the economic viability of Florida’s existing renewable energy facilities; diversify the types of fuel used to generate electricity in Florida; lessen Florida’s dependence on natural gas and fuel oil for the production of electricity; minimize the volatility of fuel costs; encourage investment within the state; improve environmental conditions; and, at the same time, minimize the costs of power supply to electric utilities and their customers.(2) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Provider” means a “utility” as defined in s. 366.8255(1)(a).(b) “Renewable energy” includes renewable energy and renewable natural gas as those terms are defined in s. 366.91(2).(3) Each municipal electric utility and rural electric cooperative shall develop standards for the promotion, encouragement, and expansion of the use of renewable energy resources and energy conservation and efficiency measures. On or before April 1, annually, each municipal electric utility and electric cooperative shall submit to the commission a report that identifies such standards.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to impede or impair terms and conditions of existing contracts.(5) The commission may adopt rules to administer and implement the provisions of this section.History.—s. 18, ch. 2006-230; s. 42, ch. 2008-227; s. 504, ch. 2011-142; s. 10, ch. 2012-117; s. 36, ch. 2018-110; s. 3, ch. 2021-178.
FL Stat § 366.94 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 366 - Public Utilities|366.94 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

366.94 Electric vehicle charging stations.—(1) The provision of electric vehicle charging to the public by a nonutility is not the retail sale of electricity for the purposes of this chapter. The rates, terms, and conditions of electric vehicle charging services by a nonutility are not subject to regulation under this chapter. This section does not affect the ability of individuals, businesses, or governmental entities to acquire, install, or use an electric vehicle charger for their own vehicles.(2) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall adopt rules to provide definitions, methods of sale, labeling requirements, and price-posting requirements for electric vehicle charging stations to allow for consistency for consumers and the industry.(3)(a) It is unlawful for a person to stop, stand, or park a vehicle that is not capable of using an electrical recharging station within any parking space specifically designated for charging an electric vehicle.(b) If a law enforcement officer finds a motor vehicle in violation of this subsection, the officer or specialist shall charge the operator or other person in charge of the vehicle in violation with a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as provided in s. 316.008(4) or s. 318.18.History.—s. 11, ch. 2012-117; s. 72, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 367.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.011 - Jurisdiction; Legislative Intent.

367.011 Jurisdiction; legislative intent.—(1) This chapter may be cited as the “Water and Wastewater System Regulatory Law.”(2) The Florida Public Service Commission shall have exclusive jurisdiction over each utility with respect to its authority, service, and rates.(3) The regulation of utilities is declared to be in the public interest, and this law is an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare. The provisions of this chapter shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of this purpose.(4) This chapter shall supersede all other laws on the same subject, and subsequent inconsistent laws shall supersede this chapter only to the extent that they do so by express reference. This chapter shall not impair or take away vested rights other than procedural rights or benefits.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-278; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 1, 25, 26, ch. 80-99; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 6, 15, ch. 82-25; ss. 1, 26, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 367.022 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.022 - Exemptions.

367.022 Exemptions.—The following are not subject to regulation by the commission as a utility nor are they subject to the provisions of this chapter, except as expressly provided:(1) The sale, distribution, or furnishing of bottled water.(2) Systems owned, operated, managed, or controlled by governmental authorities, including water or wastewater facilities operated by private firms under water or wastewater facility privatization contracts as defined in s. 153.91, and nonprofit corporations formed for the purpose of acting on behalf of a political subdivision with respect to a water or wastewater facility.(3) Manufacturers providing service solely in connection with their operations.(4) Public lodging establishments providing service solely in connection with service to their guests.(5) Landlords providing service to their tenants without specific compensation for the service.(6) Systems with the capacity or proposed capacity to serve 100 or fewer persons.(7) Nonprofit corporations, associations, or cooperatives providing service solely to members who own and control such nonprofit corporations, associations, or cooperatives.(8) Any person who resells water or wastewater service at a rate or charge which does not exceed the actual purchase price of the water or wastewater.(9) Any person who resells water service to his or her tenants or to individually metered residents for a fee that does not exceed the actual purchase price of the water and wastewater service plus the actual cost of meter reading and billing, not to exceed 9 percent of the actual cost of service.(10) Wastewater treatment plants operated exclusively for disposing of industrial wastewater.(11) The sale of bulk supplies of desalinated water to a governmental authority.(12) Any person providing only nonpotable water for irrigation or fireflow purposes in a geographic area where potable water service is available from a governmentally or privately owned utility or a private well.(13) The sale for resale of bulk supplies of water or the sale or resale of wastewater services to a governmental authority or to a utility regulated pursuant to this chapter either by the commission or the county.(14) The owner of a mobile home park operating both as a mobile home park and a mobile home subdivision, as those terms are defined in s. 723.003, who provides service within the park and subdivision to a combination of both tenants and lot owners, provided that the service to tenants is without specific compensation.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-278; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 3, 25, 26, ch. 80-99; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 3, 26, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 1, ch. 90-166; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 96-107; s. 10, ch. 96-202; s. 24, ch. 97-236; s. 4, ch. 99-319; s. 39, ch. 2002-296; s. 2, ch. 2016-226; s. 12, ch. 2020-27.
FL Stat § 367.031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.031 - Original Certificate.

367.031 Original certificate.—Each utility subject to the jurisdiction of the commission must obtain from the commission a certificate of authorization to provide water or wastewater service. A utility must obtain a certificate of authorization from the commission prior to being issued a permit by the Department of Environmental Protection for the construction of a new water or wastewater facility or prior to being issued a consumptive use or drilling permit by a water management district. The commission shall grant or deny an application for a certificate of authorization within 90 days after the official filing date of the completed application, unless an objection is filed pursuant to ss. 120.569 and 120.57, or the application will be deemed granted.History.—s. 1, ch. 71-278; s. 3, ch. 76-168; s. 1, ch. 77-457; ss. 5, 25, 26, ch. 80-99; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; s. 1, ch. 85-85; ss. 4, 26, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 8, ch. 93-35; s. 183, ch. 94-356; s. 3, ch. 96-407; s. 94, ch. 96-410.
FL Stat § 367.0813 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.0813 - Gain or Loss on Purchase or Condemnation by Governmental Authority.

367.0813 Gain or loss on purchase or condemnation by governmental authority.—In order to provide appropriate incentives to encourage the private sector to participate in the investment in water and wastewater infrastructure, to protect private sector property rights of a utility’s shareholders, and to avoid an additional burden of costs placed on ratepayers by relitigating this issue, the Legislature affirms and clarifies the clear policy of this state that gains or losses from a purchase or condemnation of a utility’s assets which results in the loss of customers served by such assets and the associated future revenue streams shall be borne by the shareholders of the utility. This section applies to all transactions prior to and after the effective date of this section.History.—s. 2, ch. 2004-336.
FL Stat § 367.0822 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.0822 - Limited Proceedings.

367.0822 Limited proceedings.—(1) Upon petition or by its own motion, the commission may conduct limited proceedings to consider, and act upon, any matter within its jurisdiction, including any matter the resolution of which requires a utility to adjust its rates. The commission shall determine the issues to be considered during such a proceeding and may grant or deny any request to expand the scope of the proceeding to include other related matters. However, unless the issue of rate of return is specifically addressed in the limited proceeding, the commission shall not adjust rates if the effect of the adjustment would be to change the last authorized rate of return.(2) An application for a limited proceeding must be accompanied by a fee as provided by s. 367.145.History.—ss. 4, 8, ch. 84-149; ss. 26, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 4, ch. 90-166; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 367.083 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.083 - Determination of Official Date of Filing.

367.083 Determination of official date of filing.—Within 30 days after receipt of an application, rate request, or other written document for which an official date of filing is to be established, the commission or its designee shall either determine the official date of filing or issue a statement of deficiencies to the applicant, specifically listing why said applicant has failed to meet the minimum filing requirements. Such statement of deficiencies shall be binding upon the commission to the extent that, once the deficiencies in the statement are satisfied, the official date of filing shall be promptly established as provided herein. Thereafter, within 20 days after the applicant indicates to the commission that it believes that it has met the minimum filing requirements, the commission or its designee shall either determine the official date of filing or issue another statement of deficiencies, specifically listing why the requirements have not been met, in which case this procedure shall be repeated until the applicant meets the minimum filing requirements and the official date of filing is established. When the commission initiates a proceeding, the official date of filing shall be the date upon which the order initiating the proceeding is issued.History.—ss. 4, 26, ch. 80-99; ss. 2, 3, ch. 81-318; ss. 11, 26, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 4, ch. 91-429.
FL Stat § 367.084 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVII - Railroads and Other Regulated Utilities|Chapter 367 - Water and Wastewater Systems|367.084 - Rate Adjustment Orders.

367.084 Rate adjustment orders.—Any order issued by the commission adjusting general increases or reductions of the rates and charges of any utility or regulated company must be reduced to writing including any dissenting or concurring opinions within 20 days after the official vote of the commission. Within such 20-day period, the commission shall also mail a copy to the clerk of the circuit court of each county in which customers of the utility or regulated company are served who are affected by the rate adjustment, which copy must be kept on file and made available to the public. The commission shall notify all parties of record in the proceeding of the date of such mailing. Such an order is not considered rendered for purposes of appeal, rehearing, or judicial review until the date the copies are mailed as required by this section. This provision does not delay the effective date of the order. Such an order is considered rendered on the date of the official vote for the purposes of s. 367.081(6).History.—ss. 12, 27, ch. 89-353; s. 4, ch. 91-429.