New Florida Laws Going Into Effect Tomorrow
Geno
June 30th
This Thursday, over 100 new laws go into effect in Florida, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Here are the 10 that are getting the most attention.
Businesses and schools can't require you to prove your vaccination status.
Out of state online retailers will have to charge Floridians a sales tax on purchases.
Citizens Property Insurance can charge customers of the state-backed program more.
For a week, you won't pay sales tax on outdoor recreation, concert and sporting event tickets.
Restaurants can sell alcoholic drinks to go. Initially the plan was to do this just during the pandemic to help restaurants out.
Agencies and universities will have to report any gifts or grants of $50,000 and up from any "foreign source."
Public schools must have one daily.
The Florida Turnpike will extend tolls along the western part of the turnpike.
Transgender women can not participate in female high-school and college sports teams.
It goes up to $13 per hour. Bonuses will go to first responders and $50 million will be allocated to raise teacher salaries.
[Source: TBBJ]