380.515 – Construction.
380.515 Construction.—The provisions of this part shall be liberally construed in a manner to accomplish its purposes. History.—s. 28, ch. 89-175; s. 2, ch. 90-192; s. 18, ch. 91-192; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
380.510 – Conditions of grants and loans.
380.510 Conditions of grants and loans.— (1) The trust may seek repayment of funds loaned pursuant to this part on terms and conditions as it deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of this part. (2) Trust loan applications may include a requirement that the loan include all reasonable and necessary administrative costs that the trust incurs in […]
380.5105 – The Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts; Florida Forever program.
380.5105 The Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts; Florida Forever program.— (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, it is the intent of the Legislature that the trust shall administer the working waterfronts program as set forth in this section. (2) The trust and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall jointly develop rules specifically establishing an application […]
380.512 – Annual report.
380.512 Annual report.—The trust shall submit to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President of the Senate, and the minority leaders of the House of Representatives and the Senate, within 3 months after the end of its fiscal year, a complete and detailed report setting forth: (1) Its operations and accomplishments. (2) Its receipts […]
380.513 – Corporate existence.
380.513 Corporate existence.—The trust and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law. Upon termination of the agency, all its rights and properties in excess of its obligations shall pass to and be vested in the state. History.—s. 28, ch. 89-175; s. 2, ch. 90-192; s. 16, ch. 91-192; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
380.514 – Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded.
380.514 Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded.—If the provisions of this part are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special, or local, the provisions of this part shall be controlling. History.—s. 28, ch. 89-175; s. 2, ch. 90-192; s. 17, ch. 91-192; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
380.501 – Short title.
380.501 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Communities Trust Act.” History.—s. 28, ch. 89-175; s. 2, ch. 90-192; s. 4, ch. 91-192; s. 5, ch. 91-429.
380.502 – Legislative findings and intent.
380.502 Legislative findings and intent.— (1) The Legislature finds that the conservation of natural areas is vital to the state’s economy and ecology. The Legislature further finds that rapid increases in population and development throughout Florida threaten the integrity of the environment and limit opportunities for citizens and visitors to enjoy the state’s natural areas. The Legislature […]
380.503 – Definitions.
380.503 Definitions.—As used in ss. 380.501-380.515, unless the context indicates a different meaning or intent: (1) “Comprehensive plan” means a plan that meets the requirements of ss. 163.3177, 163.3178, and 163.3191. (2) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection. (3) “Local government” means a county or municipality. (4) “Metropolitan” means a population area consisting of a central city with adjacent […]
380.504 – Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.
380.504 Florida Communities Trust; creation; membership; expenses.— (1) There is created within the Department of Environmental Protection a nonregulatory state agency and instrumentality, which shall be a public body corporate and politic, known as the “Florida Communities Trust.” The governing body of the trust shall consist of: (a) The Secretary of Environmental Protection; and (b) Four public members whom […]