Florida § 425.041 - Prohibited fees, bylaws, tariffs, and policies.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 425.041 — Prohibited fees, bylaws, tariffs, and policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 425.041. Prohibited fees, bylaws, tariffs, and policies.
A cooperative which sells electricity at retail may not adopt, enact, or enforce any fee, including a lot fee, developer fee, or surcharge, or any bylaw, tariff, or policy, that restricts or prohibits or has the effect of restricting or prohibiting: (1) The types or fuel sources of energy production which may be used, delivered, converted, or supplied by the entities listed in s. 366.032(1) to serve customers that such entities are authorized to serve. (2) The use of an appliance, including a stove or grill, which uses the types or fuel sources of energy production which may be used, delivered, converted, or supplied by the entities listed in s. 366.032(1). As used in this subsection, the term “appliance” means a device or apparatus manufactured and designed to use energy and for which the Florida Building Code or the Florida Fire Prevention Code provides specific requirements.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 425.041
What does Florida Statutes § 425.041 cover?
Section 425.041 ("Prohibited fees, bylaws, tariffs, and policies.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 425.041?
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