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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
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, […]
331.3051 – Duties of Space Florida.
331.3051 Duties of Space Florida.—Space Florida shall: (1) Create a business plan to foster the growth and development of the aerospace industry. The business plan must address business development, finance, spaceport operations, research and development, workforce development, and education. The business plan must be revised when determined as necessary by the board. (2) Enter into agreement with the […]
331.306 – Federal airspace notification.
331.306 Federal airspace notification.—In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration procedures, Space Florida shall file the appropriate federal notification to activate special use airspace in support of its launch operations. History.—ss. 6, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 7, ch. 2006-60.
331.307 – Development of Cape San Blas facility.
331.307 Development of Cape San Blas facility.—The spaceport facility at Cape San Blas may only be developed in accordance with the recommendations of the Spaceport Florida Feasibility Study upon the following conditions: (1) Construction at the site shall not cause significant degradation of the water quality or injure aquatic life in St. Joseph Bay or the adjacent […]
331.3081 – Board of directors.
331.3081 Board of directors.—Space Florida shall be governed by a 13-member independent board of directors that consists of the members appointed to the board of directors of Enterprise Florida, Inc., by the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives pursuant to s. 288.901(5)(a)8. and the Governor, who shall serve […]
331.309 – Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.
331.309 Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.— (1) The board shall designate an individual who is a resident of the state, or a qualified public depository as defined in s. 280.02, as treasurer of Space Florida, who shall have charge of the funds of Space Florida. Such funds shall be disbursed only upon the order of or pursuant to […]
331.310 – Powers and duties of the board of directors.
331.310 Powers and duties of the board of directors.— (1) The board of directors may: (a) Enter, and authorize any agent or employee of Space Florida to enter, upon any lands, waters, and premises, upon giving reasonable notice and due process to the land owner, for the purposes of making surveys, soundings, drillings, appraisals, and examinations necessary to […]
331.3101 – Space Florida; travel and entertainment expenses.
331.3101 Space Florida; travel and entertainment expenses.— (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 112.061, Space Florida shall adopt rules by which it may make expenditures by advancement or reimbursement, or a combination thereof, to Space Florida officers and employees; reimburse business clients, guests, and authorized persons as defined in s. 112.061(2)(e); and make direct payments to third-party […]
331.311 – Exercise by Space Florida of its powers within municipalities and other political subdivisions.
331.311 Exercise by Space Florida of its powers within municipalities and other political subdivisions.—Space Florida may exercise any of its rights, powers, privileges, and authority in any and all portions of any spaceport territory lying within the boundaries of any municipal corporation or other political subdivision, heretofore or hereafter created or organized, whose boundaries lie wholly […]
331.312 – Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.
331.312 Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.—Space Florida may construct, develop, create, maintain, and operate its projects within the geographical limits of the spaceport territory, including any portions of the spaceport territory located inside the boundaries of any incorporated municipality or other political subdivision, and offer, supply, and furnish the facilities and services provided […]
331.313 – Power of Space Florida with respect to roads.
331.313 Power of Space Florida with respect to roads.—Within the territorial limits of any spaceport territory, Space Florida may acquire, through purchase or interagency agreement, or as otherwise provided in law, and construct, control, and maintain, roads deemed necessary by Space Florida and connections thereto and extensions thereof now or hereafter acquired, constructed, or maintained in […]
331.316 – Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges; procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue requirements.
331.316 Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges; procedure for adoption and modification; minimum revenue requirements.— (1) To recover the costs of the spaceport facility or system, Space Florida may prescribe, fix, establish, and collect rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges (hereinafter referred to as “revenues”), and revise the same from time to time, for […]
331.317 – Recovery of delinquent charges.
331.317 Recovery of delinquent charges.—In the event that any of the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, other charges, or delinquent penalties shall not be paid as and when due and shall be in default for 30 days or more, the unpaid balance thereof and all interest accrued thereon, together with attorney’s fees and costs, may be […]
331.318 – Discontinuance of service.
331.318 Discontinuance of service.—In the event that the rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges for the services and facilities of any project are not paid when due, the board may discontinue and shut off the same until such rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting […]
331.319 – Comprehensive planning; building and safety codes.
331.319 Comprehensive planning; building and safety codes.—The board of directors may: (1) Adopt, and from time to time review, amend, supplement, or repeal, a comprehensive general plan for the physical development of the area within the spaceport territory in accordance with the objectives and purposes of this act and consistent with the comprehensive plans of the applicable […]