Purpose


Section 5, Chapter 2019-42, L.O.F., reduced the state sales tax rate for leases of real property from 5.7% to 5.5%. The purpose of the proposed amendment to Rule 12A-1.070, F.A.C., is to adjust the state sales tax rate reflected in the rule to match the statutory change. Section 1, Chapter 2019-132, L.O.F., created section 581.217, F.S., State hemp program, effectively establishing hemp as an agricultural commodity. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.087, F.A.C., is to incorporate the new section of statute into the rule, allowing for the exemption of certain equipment and items used for agricultural purposes. The purpose of the proposed amendments to Rule 12A-1.097, F.A.C., is to adopt, by reference, revisions to forms currently used to administer sales and use tax. These revisions include both annual updates and statutory changes.