331.301 – Short title.
331.301 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Space Florida Act.” History.—ss. 1, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 10, ch. 2002-183; s. 1, ch. 2006-60.
331.3011 – Legislative findings and intent.
331.3011 Legislative findings and intent.— (1) The Legislature finds and declares that the aerospace industry of this state is integral to the state’s long-term success in diversifying its economy and building a knowledge-based economy that is able to support the creation of high-value-added businesses and jobs. Further, under the direction of Space Florida, this state has the […]
331.302 – Space Florida; creation; purpose.
331.302 Space Florida; creation; purpose.— (1) There is established, formed, and created Space Florida, which is created as an independent special district, a body politic and corporate, and a subdivision of the state, to foster the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading aerospace industry in this state. Space Florida shall promote aerospace business development by […]
330.35 – Airport Zoning Protection.
330.35 Airport zoning protection.— (1) Nothing in ss. 330.29-330.39 shall be construed to limit any right, power, or authority of the state or a political subdivision to regulate airport hazards by zoning. (2) Airports licensed for public use under the provisions of s. 330.30 are eligible for airport zoning protection, as prescribed in chapter 333. (3) The department is […]
331.303 – Definitions.
331.303 Definitions.— (1) “Aerospace” means the industry that designs and manufactures aircraft, rockets, missiles, spacecraft, satellites, space vehicles, space stations, space facilities or components thereof, and equipment, systems, facilities, simulators, programs, and related activities, including, but not limited to, the application of aerospace technologies in air-based, land-based, and sea-based platforms for commercial, civil, and defense purposes. (2) “Board” […]
330.36 – Prohibition Against County or Municipal Licensing of Airports; Regulation of Seaplane Landings.
330.36 Prohibition against county or municipal licensing of airports; regulation of seaplane landings.— (1) No county or municipality of this state shall license airports or control their location except by zoning requirements. The determination of suitable sites and standards of safety for airports shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Nothing in this chapter […]
331.304 – Spaceport territory.
331.304 Spaceport territory.—The following property shall constitute spaceport territory: (1) Certain real property located in Brevard County that is included within the 1998 boundaries of Patrick Space Force Base, formerly Patrick Air Force Base; Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, formerly Cape Canaveral Air Force Station; or John F. Kennedy Space Center. The territory consisting of areas within […]
330.38 – Construction of This Law.
330.38 Construction of this law.—Nothing in this chapter shall apply to, or confer on the department, jurisdiction or control over any county or municipal aviation authority or county or municipal port authority or any airport under the control of such an authority. History.—s. 11a, ch. 24046, 1947; s. 2, ch. 65-178; ss. 23, 35, ch. 69-106; […]
331.305 – Powers of Space Florida.
331.305 Powers of Space Florida.—Space Florida may: (1) Sue and be sued by its name in any court of law or in equity. (2) Adopt and use a corporate seal and alter the same at pleasure. (3) Conduct its affairs, carry on its operations, and have offices and exercise the powers granted by this act in any state, territory, […]
330.39 – Short Title.
330.39 Short title.—Sections 330.27-330.39 may be cited as the “State Airport Licensing Law.” History.—s. 13, ch. 24046, 1947.