FLORIDA (WALA) – Hurricane disaster preparedness items are now exempt from state sales tax year-round in Florida.
Items covered under the exemption include batteries, portable generators up to 10,000 watts, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
Items such as insect repellent, sunscreen, life jackets, waterproof tarps, ground anchor systems, tie-down kits and portable gas or diesel cans up to five gallons are also exempt.
Local sales taxes may still apply.
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