Florida § 166.063 - Preemption of restrictions on gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 166.063 — Preemption of restrictions on gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 166.063. Preemption of restrictions on gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment.
(1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Gasoline-powered farm equipment” means a machine powered by an internal combustion engine or motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used on a farm or used to transport farm products. (b) “Gasoline-powered landscape equipment” means any machine powered by an internal combustion engine or motor that uses gasoline, diesel, or a blend of gasoline and oil which is used to provide landscape management or maintenance or to move leaves, dirt, grass, or other debris off of sidewalks, driveways, lawns, or other surfaces. (2) A municipality may not enact or enforce a resolution, an ordinance, a rule, a code, or a policy or take any action that restricts or prohibits the use of gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment and may not create differing standards for such equipment or distinguish such equipment from any electric or similar equipment in a retail, manufacturer, or distributor setting. (3) This section does not prohibit or limit a municipality from encouraging the use of alternative farm or landscape equipment, such as battery-powered farm or landscape equipment.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 166.063
What does Florida Statutes § 166.063 cover?
Section 166.063 ("Preemption of restrictions on gasoline-powered farm equipment or gasoline-powered landscape equipment.") 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.
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