Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program.

(1)(a) There is created, subject to appropriation, the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

(b) The grant program shall provide grant funds, not to exceed $10,000 per retail fuel facility, to be used for installation and equipment costs related to installing or modernizing transfer switch infrastructure at retail fuel facilities to allow for the continuity of fueling operations under generated power.

(c) The department shall award funds based upon the following criteria:

1. Up to $10,000 of costs for transfer switch purchase and installation for retail fuel locations in fiscally constrained counties as designated under s. 218.67(1).

2. Up to $5,000 of costs for transfer switch purchase and installation for all other retail fuel locations.

(d) Retail fuel facilities which are awarded grant funds must comply with s. 526.143 and must install a transfer switch capable of operating all fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, life safety systems, and payment acceptance equipment using an alternative generated power source.

(e) Before being awarded funding from the department, retail fuel facilities must provide documentation on transfer switch installation and required generator sizing to the department.

(f) Marinas and fueling facilities with fewer than four fueling positions are excluded from being awarded funding through this program.

(g) Fueling facilities subject to s. 526.143(2) are excluded from being awarded funding through this program.

(2) The department, in consultation with the Division of Emergency Management, shall adopt rules to implement and administer this section, including establishing grant application processes for the Florida Retail Fuel Transfer Switch Modernization Grant Program. The rules must include application deadlines and establish the supporting documentation necessary to be provided to the department.