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Sheds in Dade City under 150 square feet do not require a building permit but must have tie-downs and meet setback requirements. Larger sheds require permits. All accessory structures must comply with the Land Development Regulations.
Carports in Dade City are accessory structures regulated under the Land Development Regulations. A building permit from the Dade City Building Department is required, and the carport must meet the underlying zoning district's setback, height, lot-coverage, and parking standards. Florida Building Code 2023 wind-load design applies; Pasco County sits in FBC's high-wind zone.
Accessory dwelling units in Dade City are regulated by the Land Development Regulations. Florida has no statewide ADU mandate, though Pasco County is exploring ADU regulations. Setbacks vary by zoning district as detailed in the LDR.
Dade City does not impose a city-specific overnight occupancy cap on short-term rentals. Florida Statute 509.032(7)(b) preempts cities from adopting STR-specific occupancy ordinances after June 1, 2011 unless grandfathered. State DBPR vacation rental licensing under FS 509.241 applies, and standard building/fire occupancy limits (Florida Building Code, NFPA 101) govern total persons per dwelling.
Florida has no statewide statutory insurance mandate for short-term or vacation rentals, and Dade City's Code does not impose a city-level STR liability insurance requirement. Hosts typically carry homeowners or landlord coverage; lender-required NFIP flood insurance applies to parcels within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas along the Withlacoochee River corridor.
Dade City does not have a specific short-term rental ordinance. Florida's 2011 state preemption (FL §509.032) prevents local governments from banning vacation rentals unless a pre-2011 ordinance existed. STR operators must obtain a Florida DBPR license and register with the Pasco County Tax Collector for Tourist Development Tax.
No STR-specific noise rules exist in Dade City. The general noise ordinance (Chapter 42, Art. II) applies to all properties including vacation rentals. FL §877.03 provides additional enforcement for unreasonable noise disturbances.
Short-term rentals in Dade City are subject to Pasco County's 5% Tourist Development Tax, Florida's 6% sales tax, and 1% county surtax. Total tax rate is approximately 12%. Tax is collected and remitted to the Pasco County Tax Collector.
No STR-specific parking rules exist in Dade City. Standard residential parking regulations from the Land Development Regulations apply. Vehicles must be parked on improved surfaces in residential areas.
Dade City follows SWFWMD water restrictions. Lawn irrigation is limited to one day per week under the current Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order. Watering hours are restricted to 6 PM–8 AM for potable water and midnight–8 AM for reclaimed water. Note: wastewater capacity is currently fully allocated in Dade City.
Tree removal in Dade City is subject to both city LDR standards and Pasco County's tree preservation ordinance (Section 802). Heritage trees (live oaks 34"+ diameter, Southern magnolias 24"+) require $150/inch mitigation. Standard trees require $75/inch. Palm trees were recently added to the heritage classification.
Dade City enforces property maintenance standards including grass and weed height limits through code enforcement. Overgrown vegetation is addressed as a nuisance. The city may abate violations and lien the property for costs.
Tree trimming and removal in Dade City are regulated through the Land Development Regulations. Pasco County's tree preservation ordinance (Section 802) also applies, requiring mitigation fees of $75 per inch of trunk diameter for standard trees and $150 per inch for heritage trees.
Pasco County generally permits artificial turf on residential properties. FL §720.3075 and §373.185 limit HOA restrictions on water-conserving landscape, which may include synthetic turf. Drainage and heat-island considerations apply.
Pasco County encourages Florida-Friendly Landscaping under FL §373.185, which prohibits HOAs and local governments from preventing property owners from using drought-tolerant native plants. SWFWMD rebates support water-wise yards.
Pasco County Code of Ordinances Chapter 46 enforces weed and overgrown vegetation abatement. Invasive species (Brazilian pepper, cogongrass, air potato) are active management concerns, especially in the Green Swamp and riparian zones of Pasco.
Rainwater harvesting is encouraged in Pasco County. Florida has no state-level restrictions. SWFWMD offers rebates through the WaterMatters program. HOAs cannot ban Florida-friendly landscaping per FL §373.185.
Fireworks in Dade City are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 791. FL HB 1059 (2020) legalized consumer fireworks on July 4th, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Cities cannot ban fireworks on these designated holidays. The city's Fire Prevention chapter addresses public display permits.
Outdoor burning in Dade City is regulated by the city's Fire Prevention chapter and Florida Forest Service guidelines. Eastern Pasco County's rural agricultural character means burn authorizations are available through the Florida Department of Agriculture for land clearing and agricultural purposes. The Florida Forest Service issues burn authorizations.
Recreational fire pits in Dade City must comply with the city's Fire Prevention code and Florida Fire Prevention Code. Fires must be contained in an approved fire pit and maintained at safe distances from structures. Recreational burning of vegetative debris and untreated wood in contained devices is permitted under state rules.
Florida does not use California-style wildfire hazard zones, but Pasco County has significant wildland-urban interface risk. Florida Forest Service issues burn bans during drought, and Firewise USA defensible space practices are recommended rather than mandated in most of the county.
Pasco County fire code requires vegetation management around structures, especially in wildland-urban interface areas of east Pasco (Dade City, San Antonio, Zephyrhills). Florida Forest Service oversees wildfire response during the October-May dry season.
Florida regulates propane (LP-gas) storage, transport, and installation uniformly under Chapter 527 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code, preempting inconsistent local rules.
Dade City enforces the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515). At least one approved safety feature is required: pool barrier, safety cover, door/window alarms, or door self-closing devices. Failure to comply is a second-degree misdemeanor.
Swimming pool barriers in Dade City must comply with Florida Building Code and the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515). Barriers must be at least 48 inches high. Building permits are required through the Dade City Building Department, including electric diagrams if electrical work is involved.
The City of Dade City requires a building permit for any swimming pool, including above-ground pools deeper than 24 inches, issued through the Dade City Building Department. All residential pools — in-ground or above-ground — must comply with the Florida Building Code Residential Chapter 45 (Private Swimming Pools) and the Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (Florida Statutes Chapter 515) for barriers and alarms.
Pasco County requires electrical and building permits for hot tub and spa installations. Pool safety barrier rules under FL §515 apply unless a locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 is used.
Pasco County requires a building permit for all swimming pools, spas, and permanent hot tubs. Florida Building Code Chapter 4 and FL §515 Residential Pool Safety Act govern design, barriers, and electrical. Sinkhole geology adds a site-evaluation layer in Pasco.
Exotic pet ownership in Dade City is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Class I wildlife is prohibited as pets, Class II requires a permit and experience, and Class III species need only a no-cost license.
Dade City falls under Pasco County animal control regulations. Dogs must be leashed or under control when off the owner's property. Pasco County prohibits tethering dogs without direct human supervision and visual contact. A two-point restraint or crate is required for dogs in pickup truck beds.
Beekeeping is permitted in Dade City under Florida state preemption (FL §586). Beekeepers must register with FDACS and follow Best Management Practices. Up to 3 colonies are allowed on lots of one-quarter acre or less.
Dade City cannot enforce breed-specific legislation. Florida Statute §767.14 preempts all local breed-specific dog regulations statewide. Dangerous dog designations are behavior-based under FL §767.01-767.04.
Pasco County may allow backyard chickens with limits. Roosters typically banned in residential areas. Livestock requires agricultural zoning. FL right-to-farm law protects ag uses.
Florida law prohibits feeding alligators, bears, sandhill cranes, and foxes under FL §379.412 and FWC rules. Pasco County enforces state wildlife feeding bans; intentional feeding of alligators is a 2nd degree misdemeanor.
Home-based businesses in Dade City must not generate excessive traffic inconsistent with residential character. The LDR limits walk-up traffic in residential areas. Florida's preemption allows customer visits but the business must remain secondary to residential use.
Home-based businesses in Dade City are governed by the Land Development Regulations (Article 4 use table) and Florida's home-based business preemption (FL §559.955). At-home businesses like e-commerce or professional work without client visits are generally permissible. The code limits walk-up traffic to preserve residential character.
Home business signage in Dade City is restricted under the Land Development Regulations and Florida's home-based business statute (FL §559.955), which prohibits visible external evidence of business activity from the street. Commercial signage is regulated separately.
Pasco County permits cottage food operations under FL §500.80, which preempts local permits. Home-produced shelf-stable foods up to $250,000 annual sales may be sold direct-to-consumer with proper labeling.
Home daycare in Pasco County is regulated by DCF under FL §402.313. Family day care homes serving up to 10 children must register or be licensed. Local zoning permits home daycare in residential districts with conditions.
Dade City permits fences up to 6 feet behind the front plane of the residence. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet with at least 50% opacity. Corner lots have special considerations with double-frontage treatment. Fence regulations are detailed in LDR Article 6 (Section 6.3).
Fence permits in Dade City depend on construction type. Standard residential fences may not require a permit, but fences with masonry columns or exceeding certain thresholds require a building permit. All fences must comply with setback requirements from the Land Development Regulations.
Dade City follows Florida's spite fence statute (FL §823.11). There is no shared-cost requirement under Florida law. Fences must be built on the property owner's land. LDR Article 6 includes standards for fence appearance and maintenance.
Pasco County requires building permits for retaining walls over 3 feet in height or walls retaining surcharge loads. Engineered plans by a Florida-licensed PE required over 4 feet per Florida Building Code.
Pasco County enforces the FL Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515). All residential pools must have a 48-inch barrier with self-closing, self-latching gates or an approved alternative such as pool alarms or child-safe covers.
Pasco County Land Development Code permits wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, masonry, and chain-link fences in residential zones. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential areas. Hurricane exposure makes wind-rated installation important for coastal Gulf-side properties.
Construction noise in Dade City is governed by the general noise ordinance (Chapter 42, Art. II). Construction must comply with the city's noise standards. Building permits are required for all construction through the Dade City Building Department.
Barking dogs in Dade City fall under both the noise ordinance (Chapter 42) and Pasco County animal control regulations. Pasco County Code §14-98 prohibits animals that unreasonably annoy humans or interfere with peaceful enjoyment of property. Pasco County Animal Services handles complaints.
Dade City regulates noise under Chapter 42, Article II (Sections 42-31 through 42-36), amended by Ordinance 2021-18. The ordinance addresses excessive and continuous noise as a hazard to health, safety, and welfare. It includes both objective noise level standards and a nuisance-based approach for chronic recurring complaints.
Pasco County has no leaf blower-specific ordinance. General noise rules under Code of Ordinances Chapter 46 apply. Gas blowers are permitted year-round outside quiet hours, with heavy landscaping activity in Wesley Chapel master-planned communities and New Port Richey.
Pasco County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. FL §877.03 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Aircraft noise regulation is preempted by federal law under the Federal Aviation Act and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act. Florida cities and counties cannot regulate flight operations, altitudes, or in-air noise. Florida statutes recognize this exclusive federal jurisdiction over navigable airspace.
Dade City manages street parking in its historic downtown and antiques district. Time-limited parking applies in the downtown area. The Kumquat Festival and other events create periodic increased parking demand in the small-town center.
Dade City restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential areas through its Land Development Regulations. Large commercial vehicles are generally not permitted for overnight storage in residential neighborhoods.
Dade City regulates RV and recreational vehicle parking through Land Development Regulations Article 6 (Development Standards), which includes a section on parking of certain vehicles and major recreational equipment. RVs may not be used for dwelling purposes on residential lots.
Dade City requires vehicles to be parked on improved surfaces in residential areas. Parking on grass or unpaved areas is subject to code enforcement action. Driveway design standards are addressed in the Land Development Regulations.
Pasco County prohibits abandoned, wrecked, or inoperable vehicles on public or private property. Vehicles without current registration or left 72+ hours on public ROW may be tagged, towed, and disposed of under FL §715.05 and county code.
Pasco County unincorporated areas generally permit overnight on-street parking on residential roads, though vehicles must not obstruct traffic, sightlines, or emergency access. No countywide 2 AM to 6 AM ban applies.
Pasco County permits residential and commercial EV charging installations via standard electrical permits. FL §163.04 prohibits HOAs from banning EV chargers. Florida Building Code governs station placement and ADA access.
Dade City has flood risk areas primarily associated with the Withlacoochee River basin and local drainage systems. The city participates in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Eastern Pasco County generally has less coastal storm surge risk than western areas but faces riverine flooding from heavy summer rainfall.
Pasco County requires erosion and sediment control BMPs on all land-disturbing activities per LDC Chapter 900 and state NPDES CGP (FDEP). Silt fence, stabilized construction entrances, and inlet protection required; sites over 1 acre need a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Pasco County enforces strict stormwater management under LDC Chapter 900 and SWFWMD ERP rules. New development requires on-site retention/detention sized for 25-year/24-hour storm with no net increase in peak runoff. MS4 permit (FDEP) governs illicit discharges.
Pasco's Gulf coast (Hudson, Aripeka, Gulf Harbors) is subject to the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) under F.S. Ch. 161, FEMA V/VE zones, and LDC Coastal High Hazard Area rules. Seaward construction needs FDEP CCCL permit; Anclote River and Gulf shoreline face habitat and mangrove (F.S. Ch. 403.9321) protections.
Pasco County requires a site development permit for grading/filling per LDC Chapter 900. Drainage cannot be diverted onto neighbors (common-law nuisance plus code violation). Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineered design and a building permit per Florida Building Code.
Pasco County food trucks need a Florida DBPR mobile food dispensing vehicle license (or DOACS for packaged foods) plus Pasco County business tax receipt. FL §509.102 preempts most local permit mandates but location and zoning rules still apply.
Pasco County restricts food truck operations by zoning district. FL §509.102 blocks local 'mobile vendor' permits but counties still control where trucks park. Wesley Chapel, Land O' Lakes, and Trinity commercial parking lots are common host sites.
Pasco County generally permits residential holiday decorations without permits. Displays must not block sidewalks, traffic sight lines, or create fire/electrical hazards. Inflatables should be secured for hurricane-zone wind. HOA CC&Rs may impose stricter date and style limits.
Pasco County permits small temporary garage sale signs (typically 4-6 sq ft) on private property only. Signs on utility poles, traffic signs, or in the public right-of-way are prohibited under LDC Ch. 504 and removed without notice. Must be taken down within 24 hours after sale.
Pasco County LDC Ch. 504 allows temporary political signs on private property (typically up to 6 sq ft residential, 32 sq ft non-residential). Signs in public right-of-way prohibited. Content-neutral regulation required per Reed v. Gilbert (2015). Signs must be removed within 7 days after election.
Pasco County requires a building and electrical permit for residential solar PV installations through Pasco Building Construction Services. Permits processed per Florida Building Code and F.S. §553.791 expedited solar review (30-day clock). Roof fire setbacks per FBC required. HOA bans limited by F.S. §163.04.
Florida Statute §163.04 preempts HOA solar bans. Pasco HOAs and deed restrictions cannot prohibit rooftop solar panels or impose conditions that significantly increase cost or reduce efficiency. Reasonable placement rules allowed — HOA may specify roof face if solar access is preserved.
Commercial drone operators in Pasco County must hold an FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Controlled airspace from TPA, Tampa Executive, and Zephyrhills Municipal requires LAANC authorization. Real estate, roofing, and agricultural drone use is growing in Pasco.
Pasco County recreational drone use follows FAA rules under 49 USC §44809. Tampa International (TPA), Tampa Executive, and Zephyrhills Municipal create controlled airspace over much of the county. Some Pasco parks restrict launch/landing.
Pasco County residential collection includes scheduled bulk item pickup for furniture, mattresses, and large appliances with refrigerant certified removed. Residents can also self-haul to Pasco County Resource Recovery Facility or the West Pasco Class III Landfill.
Pasco County operates single-stream curbside recycling collecting paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum/steel cans, and plastics #1 and #2. Contaminated carts may be skipped. Florida sets a statewide 75% recycling goal under FL §403.7032.
Pasco County Utilities provides mandatory weekly curbside trash and recycling collection in the unincorporated service area. Residents are assigned specific pickup days with bins out by 6 AM. Dade City, Zephyrhills, New Port Richey, and Port Richey operate city-level programs.
Pasco County requires trash and recycling carts to be placed curbside with lids closed on collection day and retrieved by the following morning. Carts must be stored out of public view from the street between pickups.
Pasco County has no rent control. Florida Statute §166.043 prohibits local rent control except during a declared housing emergency approved by referendum — a threshold never met in Pasco. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper F.S. Ch. 83 Part II notice.
Pasco follows Florida Chapter 83 Part II eviction procedures. No just-cause requirement — landlords may non-renew month-to-month with 15 days notice (F.S. §83.57). Non-payment requires 3-day notice; lease violations require 7-day cure notice. Self-help eviction is illegal under F.S. §83.67.
Pasco County does not operate a general rental registration or inspection program for long-term residential rentals. Florida HB 1417 (2023) largely preempts local rental-registration schemes. Short-term vacation rentals are regulated separately under F.S. §509.032.
Home cannabis cultivation is illegal in Pasco County for all residents including medical patients. Florida §381.986 permits medical use only and prohibits patient cultivation. Recreational remains a criminal offense under Ch. 893.
Pasco County permits state-licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) in C-2 commercial zones with pharmacy-equivalent standards per FL §381.986(11). Local zoning cannot ban MMTCs if pharmacies are allowed.
Pasco County Code Chapter 58 requires door-to-door commercial solicitors to register with the county, undergo a background check, and carry a visible ID badge. Soliciting hours typically end at dusk. Religious and political canvassers are exempt under the First Amendment.
Pasco County enforces posted 'No Soliciting' and 'No Trespassing' signs. Permitted solicitors who ignore signs face citations under Pasco Code Chapter 58. Residents can also rely on Florida's 'Do Not Call' list (FL §501.059) for phone solicitation.
Pasco LDC §400 limits residential heights to 35 ft / 2.5 stories in R-1/R-2 districts. Coastal and airport overlays (Tampa Executive, Zephyrhills) further restrict per FAA Part 77 and FBC wind requirements.
Pasco LDC §402 caps impervious surface coverage at 40-65% depending on zoning. Floodplain and SWFWMD wetland rules add stormwater requirements. New construction must mitigate runoff under LDC §901.
Pasco County Land Development Code (LDC) §400 sets setbacks by zoning district. Typical R-2 single-family: 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Coastal high-hazard and floodway setbacks add FEMA and SWFWMD requirements.
Pasco County parks close sunset to sunrise under Code of Ordinances Ch. 50 (Parks and Recreation). After-hours presence is trespass per FL §810.09. Sheriff and park rangers enforce; scheduled events may extend hours.
Pasco County enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Pasco LDC §603 requires a tree removal permit for protected trees 4 inches DBH and larger, or any live oak, cypress, or pine 6 inch+ DBH. FL §163.045 allows removal of trees a certified arborist deems a danger without permit.
Pasco LDC §603 designates Specimen trees (24 inch+ DBH live oak, cypress, longleaf pine, magnolia) with the highest protection. Removal requires BCC approval and 3:1 mitigation except under FL §163.045 danger exemption.
Pasco LDC §603.5 requires 1:1 to 3:1 tree replacement when permitted trees are removed. Minimum 2 inch caliper Florida-friendly species. Fee-in-lieu paid to Pasco County Tree Bank when on-site planting infeasible.
Pasco County does not require a permit for residential garage sales in unincorporated areas. Code Ch. 38 limits frequency and signage. Cities within Pasco (New Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Port Richey) have their own rules.
Pasco County allows garage sales during daylight hours, typically 7 or 8 AM to 6 PM or sunset. Noise must comply with Code §90-39. Signs must be removed within 24-48 hours of sale end.
Pasco County Code Ch. 38 limits residential garage sales to 3-4 per household per year, each lasting 2-3 consecutive days. Exceeding the limit triggers home-business zoning review under LDC §531.
Pasco County does not have a snow removal ordinance. Snow is extremely rare on the Tampa Bay Gulf Coast. Property owners must keep sidewalks clear of debris, vegetation, and storm damage under Code Ch. 46.
Pasco County Code Ch. 46 property maintenance rules apply to garage sales. Merchandise must be organized, removed from public view after sale hours, and signs taken down within 24-48 hours to avoid blight citations.
Pasco County enforces property maintenance standards under the Land Development Code and Code Enforcement Ordinance to prevent blight. Deteriorated structures, accumulated debris, and unsecured vacant buildings trigger notices with 10 to 30 day compliance deadlines and daily fines.
Pasco County Solid Waste requires trash and recycling carts to be set out no earlier than 6 PM the night before collection and retrieved by the end of collection day. Bins must be stored out of public view.
Pasco County requires vacant lot owners to control overgrowth, remove trash, and prevent nuisances. Grass and weeds over 18 inches on lots adjacent to improved properties violate Ch. 66; county mows non-compliant lots and liens costs to the owner.
Pasco County LDC §603 lighting standards require full-cutoff fixtures for new commercial and multifamily development. Coastal areas near turtle nesting beaches (Anclote Key, Gulf coast) must use FWC-approved turtle-safe lighting during nesting season (May 1-Oct 31) per F.A.C. 68E-1.
Pasco County LDC §603 limits light trespass to 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Enforcement is complaint-driven through Pasco Code Enforcement. Security floodlights must be aimed and shielded to illuminate only the owner's property.
Florida Statute 218.077 prohibits local governments from establishing a minimum wage other than the state or federal rate, preempting city and county living-wage ordinances except for direct local government employees.
Florida Statute 218.077 and 448.110 framework, combined with FS 125.01045 and 166.04151 limits, preempt local mandates requiring private employers to provide paid sick leave or other employment benefits beyond state law.
Florida Statute 509.032(7) and broader employment preemption framework prevent local governments from requiring private employers to follow predictive or fair-scheduling rules beyond state and federal law.
Florida allows permitless concealed carry of firearms by law-abiding adults under FS 790.01 and continues to issue concealed weapon licenses through FS 790.06, with both regimes preempting local concealed-carry restrictions.
Florida Statute 790.33 expressly preempts the entire field of firearm and ammunition regulation to the state, voiding all local ordinances and imposing personal civil penalties on local officials who knowingly enact or enforce conflicting rules.
Florida Statute 790.053 generally bans the open carry of firearms by individuals, with limited exceptions for hunting, fishing, camping, target shooting, and lawful self-defense, and preempts any local variance.
Florida Statute 790.25(5) allows any law-abiding person 18 or older to possess a concealed firearm in a private vehicle for self-defense, provided the firearm is securely encased or not readily accessible for immediate use, regardless of any concealed-carry license.
Florida Statute 448.095 requires every private employer with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify system to confirm work authorization for new hires beginning July 1, 2023, with public agencies and contractors subject to broader requirements.
Senate Bill 168 (2019), codified at FS 908.103 and 908.104, prohibits sanctuary policies in Florida and requires every state and local law enforcement agency to use best efforts to support federal immigration enforcement and honor ICE detainer requests.
Florida Statutes 823.14 and 163.3162 restrict local governments from adopting zoning rules that inhibit established farms on agriculturally classified land, preserving agricultural uses against incompatible local regulation.
Florida Statute 823.14, the Florida Right to Farm Act, protects established bona fide farm operations from nuisance suits and local ordinances that would inhibit standard agricultural practices conducted in good faith.
Florida Statute 403.7033 preempts the regulation of disposable plastic bags by local governments, prohibiting cities and counties from enacting bans or fees on retailers pending a legislative review that has not occurred.
Florida Statute 500.90 preempts the regulation of polystyrene products by local governments, blocking cities and counties from banning expanded polystyrene foam food containers, cups, and similar items.
Florida Statute 403.7033 and related law impose a moratorium on enforcement of municipal plastic straw bans, requiring DEP study before any local prohibition can take effect, effectively preempting current ordinances.
Florida Statute 569.101 prohibits the sale or delivery of tobacco and nicotine products to persons under 21, aligning with federal law and applying uniformly statewide with local preemption under FS 386.2125.
Florida Statute 386.2125 preempts local regulation of nicotine products and dispensing devices, blocking cities and counties from banning flavored e-cigarettes, menthol, or other flavored tobacco at the retail level.
Florida Statute 386.2125 expressly preempts the regulation of nicotine products, nicotine dispensing devices, and vape retailing to the state, voiding most municipal ordinances on electronic cigarettes and vape shops.