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Lawmakers Officially Repeal Mandatory Septic Tank Inspection Law
March 10, 2012
Lawmakers on Friday repealed a 2010 law that required septic tank inspections across the state.
The septic tank inspection issue has been controversial across Northwest Florida after the passage of the 2010 law. That law was designed, at least in part, to help limit septic tank discharges that could taint the state’s springs.
But opponents argue the law could lead to increased expenses for homeowners with septic tanks. The bill passed Friday calls for city or county officials to develop inspection programs if their areas include what are known as “first magnitude” springs — but it also allows those local governments to choose not to have the programs. There are no first magnitude springs located in Escambia or Santa Rosa counties.
Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City, described the move as a “very big deal in Northwest Florida.”
Rep. Greg Evers, R-Baker, praised the passage of the bill, which he said has been his priority for the past two years. He called the repeal of the mandatory septic tank inspection law a “big win” for Floridians.
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13 Responses to “Lawmakers Officially Repeal Mandatory Septic Tank Inspection Law”
Big win for a few Floridians and a big loss for the State of Florida and the preservation of the waters of Florida. Once a water source is contaminated it,s not so easy or cheap to “uncontaminated” it.
Molino Jim, you need to get your facts straight. Then Representative Greg Evers voted NO on the original septic tank bill. It was Senator Gaetz who voted YES and later flipped. I checked.
M Jim, Evers tryed to kill SB550 on the floor of the house before it was ever Law but you already new this right!
Thank you, Senator Evers, for your efforts in the repeal of the septic tank issue! It is nice to know that we have a Senator who listens when we call.
Some of the folks who feel Evers walks on water need to recall how he voted on the first bill. Also look at the postings on here for “Supreme Court” postings.
Profuse thanks to you, Senator McEvers.
Thank You, Rep. Greg Evers! This repeal is a big victory for the little person. We will remember the work it took to accomplish this feat and vote accordingly.
Thank you Mr.Greg Evers and the legislators who listened to the people voice and make a practical decision that fits the situation, instead of going with the one size fits all plan.
Thank you Sen.Evers! At last, a politician who keeps his promises. Keep up the good work,sir.
Thank you for all your hard work on this issue, Mr. Evers!!! We will remember this on election day……. : )
Thank you for all your hard work on this issue, Mr. Evers!!!
I want to thank everyone of you who signed the septic tank repeal petition that went to our legislators! I want to thank the Honorable Greg Evers and the Honorable Don Gaetz who worked hard to get this bill repealed. This is how our government should work….the elected officials and the people working together to make things happen!!!! If we don’t let our elected officials know how we feel then they can’t do a good job for us! Thank you everyone!!!
Thank you Mr Evers, on to the US Senate!