331.351 – Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged.
331.351 Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged.—It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, Space Florida […]
331.353 – Rulemaking authority.
331.353 Rulemaking authority.—The Administration Commission and state agencies shall have authority to adopt rules containing procedures for review of spaceport plans and amendments and development orders for projects applied for or issued under this act. History.—ss. 60, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.
331.354 – Tax exemption.
331.354 Tax exemption.—The exercise of the powers granted by this act in all respects shall be for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their industry and prosperity, for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and shall constitute the performance of essential […]
331.355 – Use of name; ownership rights to intellectual property.
331.355 Use of name; ownership rights to intellectual property.— (1)(a) The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state, or the name of any person or business entity transacting business in this state, may not use the words “Space Florida,” “Florida Space Authority,” “Florida Aerospace Finance Corporation,” “Florida Space Research Institute,” […]
331.360 – Joint participation agreement or assistance; spaceport master plan.
331.360 Joint participation agreement or assistance; spaceport master plan.— (1) It shall be the duty, function, and responsibility of the Department of Transportation to promote the further development and improvement of aerospace transportation facilities; to address intermodal requirements and impacts of the launch ranges, spaceports, and other space transportation facilities; to assist in the development of joint-use […]
331.369 – Space Industry Workforce Initiative.
331.369 Space Industry Workforce Initiative.— (1) The Legislature finds that the aerospace industry is critical to the economic future of the state and that the competitiveness of the industry in the state depends upon the development and maintenance of a qualified workforce. The Legislature further finds that the aerospace industry in this state has diverse and complex […]
331.370 – Space and aerospace infrastructure.
331.370 Space and aerospace infrastructure.—Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, funds provided in Specific Appropriation 2649 of chapter 2008-152, Laws of Florida, for Space and Aerospace Infrastructure to make improvements to Launch Complex 36 on the 45th Space Wing property may also be used by Space Florida for improvements to other launch complexes and space transportation […]
331.371 – Strategic space infrastructure investment.
331.371 Strategic space infrastructure investment.—In consultation with Space Florida, the Department of Transportation may fund strategic spaceport launch support facilities investment projects, as defined in s. 331.303, at up to 100 percent of the project’s cost if: (1) Important access and on-spaceport and commercial launch facility capacity improvements are provided; (2) Capital improvements that strategically position the state […]
331.330 – Enforcement and penalties.
331.330 Enforcement and penalties.—The board or any aggrieved person may have recourse to such remedies in law and equity as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this act, including injunctive relief to enjoin or restrain any person violating the provisions of this act, and any bylaws, resolutions, regulations, rules, codes, and orders […]
331.349 – Fiscal year of Space Florida.
331.349 Fiscal year of Space Florida.—The board may establish and from time to time redetermine the fiscal year of Space Florida. Unless the board otherwise provides, Space Florida’s fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30. History.—ss. 53, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 16, ch. 2002-183; s. 43, ch. 2006-60.