1. (1) To be eligible for reimbursement under section 337.4031, F.S., a Provider must:

   1. (a) Lawfully operate and maintain a facility within the right-of-way of a public road or publicly owned rail corridor at the time relocation is requested by a county or municipal authority.
   2. (b) Provide the written request from the county or municipal authority requiring relocation of the Provider’s facility in connection with a project located in a planned or existing right-of-way of a public road or publicly owned rail corridor.
   3. (c) Submit a complete application and documentation sufficient to establish the Eligible Costs requested by the Provider are eligible.
   4. (d) Request reimbursement for work completed on or after October 1, 2025.

2. (2) The following expenses are not eligible for reimbursement:

   1. (a) Betterments, upgrades, or improvements to the facility not required by the relocation.
   2. (b) Routine maintenance or repair costs.
   3. (c) Administrative Costs or general business expenses of the Provider.
   4. (d) Costs not supported by documentation.
   5. (e) Costs incurred prior to receipt of a request to relocate the Provider’s facility.
   6. (f) Costs for a relocation completed prior to October 1, 2025.

Rulemaking Authority 337.4031(3) FS. Law Implemented 337.4031 FS. History–New 4-21-26.