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Evers Files Bill to Repeal Septic Tank Inspection Law

North Escambia - August 31, 2011

State Sen. Greg Evers is making another attempt to have Florida’s tank inspection law repealed.

Ever’s announced Tuesday that he has filed SB 114 to eliminate a law passed in 2010 that requires the Florida Department of Health to create and administer a statewide septic tank evaluation program that would see every tank inspected every five years. Evers said repealing the law would reduce the unnecessary and expensive burden placed on residents, particularly in rural areas of the state, who would be held responsible for financing the inspections and repairs.

“We unfortunately lacked the support in the Senate to pass a full repeal of the Septic Tank Law during the 2011 Legislative Session,” Evers said. “It is clear however, that there can be no compromise until we have repealed SB 550 entirely.”

“I am optimistic that my colleagues in the Senate will see the importance of this effort. As one of my top priorities this coming Session, I will focus all of my resources and efforts on accomplishing a full repeal,” Evers said. “Economic times are as hard as they come right now and there is no scientific need for inspections to occur every 5 years that will only put additional hardship on our residents who are struggling enough as it is.”

Senate Bill 114 also seeks to eliminate provisions currently authorizing the Department of Health to collect evaluation report fees.