288.9936 – Annual report of the Microfinance Loan Program.
288.9936 Annual report of the Microfinance Loan Program.— (1) The department shall include in the report required by s. 20.60(10) a complete and detailed annual report on the Microfinance Loan Program. The report must include: (a) A comprehensive description of the program, including an evaluation of its application and funding activities, recommendations for change, and identification of any […]
288.9937 – Evaluation of programs.
288.9937 Evaluation of programs.—The Office of Economic and Demographic Research shall analyze, evaluate, and determine the economic benefits, as defined in s. 288.005, of the first 3 years of the Microfinance Loan Program and the Microfinance Guarantee Program. The analysis must also evaluate the number of jobs created, the increase or decrease in personal income, and […]
288.9961 – Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.
288.9961 Promotion of broadband adoption; Florida Office of Broadband.— (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that the sustainable adoption of broadband Internet service is critical to the economic and business development of this state and is essential for all residents of this state, libraries, schools, colleges and universities, health care providers, and community organizations. (2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this […]
288.9962 – Broadband Opportunity Program.
288.9962 Broadband Opportunity Program.— (1) The Broadband Opportunity Program is established within the office to award grants to applicants who seek to expand broadband Internet service to unserved areas of this state. The office must administer and act as fiscal agent for the program and is responsible for receiving and reviewing applications and awarding grants. (2) Subject to […]
288.9963 – Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.
288.9963 Attachment of broadband facilities to municipal electric utility poles.— (1) The Legislature finds that there is a need for increased availability of broadband Internet access throughout this state, particularly in areas where citizens do not have access to acceptable Internet download and upload speeds, or any access at all. The lack of Internet connectivity and widespread […]
288.993 – Short title.
288.993 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Microfinance Act.” History.—s. 48, ch. 2014-218.
288.9931 – Legislative findings and intent.
288.9931 Legislative findings and intent.—The Legislature finds that the ability of entrepreneurs and small businesses to access capital is vital to the overall health and growth of this state’s economy; however, access to capital is limited by the lack of available credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses in this state. The Legislature further finds that entrepreneurs […]
288.985 – Exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements.
288.985 Exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements.— (1) The following records held by the Florida Defense Support Task Force are exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution: (a) That portion of a record which relates to strengths and weaknesses of military installations or military missions in this state relative to […]
288.9932 – Definitions.
288.9932 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Applicant” means an entrepreneur or small business that applies to a loan administrator for a microloan. (2) “Domiciled in this state” means authorized to do business in this state and located in this state. (3) “Entrepreneur” means an individual residing in this state who desires to assume the risk of […]
288.987 – Florida Defense Support Task Force.
288.987 Florida Defense Support Task Force.— (1) The Florida Defense Support Task Force is created. (2) The mission of the task force is to make recommendations to preserve and protect military installations to support the state’s position in research and development related to or arising out of military missions and contracting, and to improve the state’s military-friendly environment […]