Purpose


: Sections 14 and 16, Chapter 2020-10, L.O.F., increased the maximum bond amount required for each terminal supplier, exporter, producer/importer of pollutants, or wholesaler, except a municipality, county, school board, state agency, federal agency, or special district which is licensed under Part I of Chapter 206, F.S., from $100,000 to $300,000 effective July 1, 2020. Section 15, Chapter 2020-10, L.O.F., amended the penalty amount assessed against any person who fails to provide or post the required notice regarding dyed diesel fuel pursuant to s. 206.8741, F.S. The purpose of the proposed amendments is to update Rules 12B-5.050, 12B-5.060, 12B-5.080, 12B-5.140, 12B-5.150, and 12B-5.400 to reflect these statutory changes. The purpose of additional proposed revisions to Rule 12B-5.150 incorporate changes to forms regarding notarization requirements. The purpose of proposed revisions to Rule 12B-5.300, F.A.C., is to incorporate the 2018 reduction of aviation fuel tax from 6.9 cents per gallon to 4.27 cents per gallon, as well as the additional refund amount allowed for qualified air carriers.