ORLANDO, Fla. — Starting next month, some key disaster preparation items will be permanently sales tax exempt.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management says the following items will no longer have sales tax, starting Aug. 1.
- Batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt)
- Fire extinguishers
- Life jackets
- Portable gas or diesel cans (5-gallon maximum)
- Portable generator’s
- Smoke detection devices and carbon monoxide alarms
- Waterproof tarps (1,000 square feet or less)
- Sunscreen
- Ground anchor system and tie-down kits
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