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FL Stat § 380.0657 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0657 - Expedited permitting process for economic development projects.

380.0657 Expedited permitting process for economic development projects.—(1) The Department of Environmental Protection and, as appropriate, the water management districts created under chapter 373 shall adopt programs to expedite the processing of wetland resource and environmental resource permits for economic development projects that have been identified by a municipality or county as meeting the definition of target industry businesses under s. 288.106, or any intermodal logistics center receiving or sending cargo to or from Florida ports, with the exception of those projects requiring approval by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.(2) A municipality or county shall provide an identified business with a city or county commission resolution identifying the business as a targeted industry business.(3) A mandatory preapplication review process shall be required to reduce permitting conflicts by providing guidance to applicants regarding the permits needed from each agency and governmental entity, site planning and development, site suitability and limitations, facility design, and steps the applicant can take to ensure expeditious permit application review.(4) A permit application shall be approved or denied within 45 days after receipt of the original application, the last item of timely requested additional material, or the applicant’s written request to begin processing the permit application.(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, permit applications for projects to be located in a charter county that has a population of 1.2 million or more and has entered into a delegation agreement with the Department of Environmental Protection or the applicable water management district to process environmental resource permits, wetland resource management permits, or surface water management permits pursuant to chapter 373 are eligible for expedited permitting under this section only upon designation by resolution of the charter county’s governing board. Before the governing board decides that a project is eligible for expedited permitting, it may require the county’s economic development agency, or such other agency that provides advice to the governing board on economic matters, to review and recommend whether the project meets the definition of a target industry business as defined in s. 288.106 and to identify the tangible benefits and impacts of the project. The governing board’s decision shall be made without consideration of the project’s geographic location within the charter county. If the governing board designates the project as a target industry business, the permit application for the project shall be approved or denied within the timeframe provided in subsection (4).History.—s. 2, ch. 2009-134; s. 11, ch. 2012-205.
FL Stat § 380.0661 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0661 - Legislative intent.

380.0661 Legislative intent.—It is hereby declared that the intent of the Legislature is:(1) To provide a mechanism to equitably deal with the challenges of implementing comprehensive land use plans developed pursuant to the area of critical state concern program, which challenges are often complicated by the environmental sensitivity of such areas.(2) To provide the mechanism referred to in subsection (1) by creation of a body politic which would have a stable funding source and the flexibility to address plan implementation innovatively and by acting as an intermediary between individual landowners and the governmental entities regulating land use.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170.
FL Stat § 380.0663 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0663 - Land authority; creation, membership, expenses.

380.0663 Land authority; creation, membership, expenses.—(1) Each county in which one or more areas of critical state concern are located is authorized to create, by ordinance, a public body corporate and politic, to be known as a land authority, which may be renamed by the governing board of the county. The governing body of the land authority shall be the governing board of the county. For the purposes of this act, the governing body of the land authority shall be referred to individually or collectively as the members or membership of the land authority, whichever is appropriate.(2) The chair and a vice chair shall be elected annually by the members of the land authority. The membership of the land authority may also designate and elect any additional officers as may be deemed necessary in order to carry out the responsibilities pursuant to this act.(3) Members of the land authority shall receive no compensation for services but shall be entitled to necessary expenses, including per diem and travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of official duties as provided by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 642, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 380.0664 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0664 - Quorum; voting; meetings.

380.0664 Quorum; voting; meetings.—The powers of the land authority shall be vested in its members in office from time to time. A majority of the members of the land authority eligible to vote shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other purposes. Action may be taken by the land authority upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present and eligible to vote; however, no action shall be taken by an affirmative vote of less than a majority of the total membership. Meetings shall be held at the call of the chair or any three members.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 643, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 380.0665 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0665 - Executive director; agents and employees.

380.0665 Executive director; agents and employees.—The appointment and removal of an executive director shall be by the members of the land authority. The executive director shall subsequently employ legal and technical experts and such other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as the land authority may require.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170.
FL Stat § 380.0667 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0667 - Advisory committee; acquisitions.

380.0667 Advisory committee; acquisitions.—(1) The land authority shall establish an advisory committee which shall make recommendations regarding land acquisition to the land authority in accordance with the criteria set forth in this act. The advisory committee shall be composed of five members appointed by the land authority. The members shall serve 3-year terms, except that the initial terms may be for 1 or 2 years in order for terms to be staggered. The advisory committee shall by resolution recommend acquisitions by presenting the land authority, at the time specified by the land authority, a list of proposed acquisitions in order of recommended priority.(2) The advisory committee shall prioritize land acquisitions each year according to the following:(a) Any parcel of undeveloped land for which an option to purchase pursuant to paragraph (b) is given to the land authority prior to January 15, 1987, shall be given priority over all other acquisitions for which no such option is given, with further priority given to parcels of land that would have been developable but for the adoption of the approved comprehensive plan and land development regulations under s. 380.05.(b) To qualify as an option under paragraph (a), such option shall:1. Be for a period of at least 1 year.2. Offer to sell for a net price to the offeror of no more than 115 percent of the property appraiser’s last assessment prior to June 1, 1986, or, alternatively, offer to sell at no more than appraised value if approved by the property appraiser, if the appraiser is selected by the land authority and reimbursed by the offeror.3. Contain a provision allowing the offeror to retain his or her priority, if the option is not executed within the term of the option, by renewing said option for one or more similar terms.(3) The land authority shall approve the list of acquisitions, in whole or in part, in the order of priority recommended by the advisory committee. Acquisitions shall be made in the approved order of priority to the greatest extent possible.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 6, ch. 88-164; s. 644, ch. 95-148.
FL Stat § 380.0669 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0669 - State and local government liability on bonds.

380.0669 State and local government liability on bonds.—The bonds of the land authority shall not be a debt of the state or of any local government other than the land authority, and neither the state nor any local government other than the land authority shall be liable thereon. Except for revenues specifically designated by this act for use by the land authority, the land authority shall not have the power to pledge the credit, the revenues, or the taxing power of the state or of any local government; and except as provided in this act neither the credit, the revenues, nor the taxing power of the state or of any local government shall be, or shall be deemed to be, pledged to the payment of any bonds of the land authority.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 8, ch. 88-164.
FL Stat § 380.0671 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0671 - Annual report.

380.0671 Annual report.—The land authority shall submit to the Governor and the presiding officers of each house of the Legislature, within 6 months after the end of its fiscal year, a complete and detailed report setting forth:(1) Its operations and accomplishments.(2) Its receipts and expenditures during the fiscal year in accordance with the categories or classifications established by the land authority for its operating and capital outlay purposes.(3) Its assets and liabilities at the end of its fiscal year and the status of reserve, special, or other funds.(4) A schedule of its bonds outstanding at the end of its fiscal year, together with a statement of the principal amounts of bonds issued and redeemed during the fiscal year.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170.
FL Stat § 380.0672 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0672 - Conflicts of interest.

380.0672 Conflicts of interest.—(1) Nothing in this section shall be deemed or construed to limit the right of any member, officer, or employee of the land authority to acquire an interest in bonds of the land authority or have an interest in any banking institution in which the bonds of the land authority are, or are to be, deposited or which is, or is to be, acting as trustee or paying agent under any bond resolution, trust indenture, or similar instrument to which the land authority is a party.(2) Under no circumstances shall a financial adviser for bonds of the land authority serve as an underwriter for the land authority’s bonds within 2 years of having been such a financial adviser for such bonds.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170.
FL Stat § 380.0673 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0673 - Exemption from taxes and eligibility as investment.

380.0673 Exemption from taxes and eligibility as investment.—(1) The property of the land authority and the transactions and operations thereof and the income therefrom shall be exempt from taxation by the state and its political subdivisions. The exemption granted by this subsection shall not apply to any tax imposed by chapter 220 on interest, income, or profits on debt obligations owned by corporations.(2) All bonds of the land authority shall be and constitute legal investments without limitation for all public bodies of this state; for all banks, trust companies, savings banks, savings associations, savings and loan associations, and investment companies; for all administrators, executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries; for all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and for all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state and shall be and constitute eligible securities to be deposited as collateral for the security of any state, county, municipal, or other public funds. This subsection shall be considered as additional and supplemental authority and shall not be limited without specific reference hereto.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 54, ch. 89-356.
FL Stat § 380.0674 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0674 - Corporate existence.

380.0674 Corporate existence.—(1) The land authority and its corporate existence shall continue until terminated by law or action of the governing board of the county that established it; however, no such law or action shall take effect so long as the land authority shall have bonds outstanding unless adequate provision has been made for the payment thereof. Upon termination of the existence of the land authority, all its rights and properties in excess of its obligations shall pass to and be vested in the state.(2) A land authority created by a county in which one or more areas have been designated as an area of critical state concern for at least 20 consecutive years prior to removal of the designation shall continue to exist and exercise all powers granted by this chapter until terminated by law or action of the governing board pursuant to subsection (1).History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170; s. 5, ch. 2006-223.
FL Stat § 380.0675 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0675 - Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded.

380.0675 Inconsistent provisions of other laws superseded.—Insofar as the provisions of this act are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law, general, special, or local, the provisions of this act shall be controlling.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-170.
FL Stat § 380.0685 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.0685 - State park in area of critical state concern in county which creates land authority; surcharge on admission and overnight occupancy.

380.0685 State park in area of critical state concern in county which creates land authority; surcharge on admission and overnight occupancy.—The Department of Environmental Protection shall impose and collect a surcharge of 50 cents per person per day, or $5 per annual family auto entrance permit, on admission to all state parks in areas of critical state concern located in a county which creates a land authority pursuant to s. 380.0663(1), and a surcharge of $2.50 per night per campsite, cabin, or other overnight recreational occupancy unit in state parks in areas of critical state concern located in a county which creates a land authority pursuant to s. 380.0663(1); however, no surcharge shall be imposed or collected under this section for overnight use by nonprofit groups of organized group camps, primitive camping areas, or other facilities intended primarily for organized group use. Such surcharges shall be imposed within 90 days after any county creating a land authority notifies the Department of Environmental Protection that the land authority has been created. The proceeds from such surcharges, less a collection fee that shall be kept by the Department of Environmental Protection for the actual cost of collection, not to exceed 2 percent, shall be transmitted to the land authority of the county from which the revenue was generated. Such funds shall be used to purchase property in the area or areas of critical state concern in the county from which the revenue was generated. An amount not to exceed 10 percent may be used for administration and other costs incident to such purchases. However, the proceeds of the surcharges imposed and collected pursuant to this section in a state park or parks located wholly within a municipality, less the costs of collection as provided herein, shall be transmitted to that municipality for use by the municipality for land acquisition or for beach renourishment or restoration, including, but not limited to, costs associated with any design, permitting, monitoring, and mitigation of such work, as well as the work itself. However, these funds may not be included in any calculation used for providing state matching funds for local contributions for beach renourishment or restoration. The surcharges levied under this section shall remain imposed as long as the land authority is in existence.History.—s. 3, ch. 86-170; s. 9, ch. 88-164; s. 348, ch. 94-356; s. 2, ch. 2011-110; s. 60, ch. 2011-139.
FL Stat § 380.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.08 - Protection of landowners’ rights.

380.08 Protection of landowners’ rights.—(1) Nothing in this chapter authorizes any governmental agency to adopt a rule or regulation or issue any order that is unduly restrictive or constitutes a taking of property without the payment of full compensation, in violation of the constitutions of this state or of the United States.(2) If any governmental agency authorized to adopt a rule or regulation or issue any order under this chapter determines that, to achieve the purposes of this chapter, it is in the public interest to acquire the fee simple or lesser interest in any parcel of land, such agency shall so certify to the state land planning agency, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, and other appropriate governmental agencies. Prior to such agency’s acquiring such land, the seller of the land shall file a statement with the department disclosing, for at least the last 5 years prior to the conveyance of title to the state, all financial transactions concerning the land and all parties having a financial interest in any transaction.(3) If any governmental agency denies a development permit under this chapter, it shall specify its reasons in writing and indicate any changes in the development proposal that would make it eligible to receive the permit.History.—s. 8, ch. 72-317; s. 2, ch. 75-81; s. 16, ch. 84-330; s. 4, ch. 89-276; s. 15, ch. 92-288; s. 66, ch. 95-143.
FL Stat § 380.085 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 380 - Land and Water Management|Part I - Environmental Land and Water Management (Ss. 380.012-380.12)|380.085 - Judicial review relating to permits and licenses.

380.085 Judicial review relating to permits and licenses.—(1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:(a) “Agency” means any official, officer, commission, authority, council, committee, department, division, bureau, board, section, or other unit or entity of state government.(b) “Permit” means any permit or license required by this part.(2) Any person substantially affected by a final action of any agency with respect to a permit may seek review within 90 days of the rendering of such decision and request monetary damages and other relief in the circuit court in the judicial circuit in which the affected property is located; however, circuit court review shall be confined solely to determining whether final agency action is an unreasonable exercise of the state’s police power constituting a taking without just compensation. Review of final agency action for the purpose of determining whether the action is in accordance with existing statutes or rules and based on competent substantial evidence shall proceed in accordance with chapter 120.(3) If the court determines the decision reviewed is an unreasonable exercise of the state’s police power constituting a taking without just compensation, the court shall remand the matter to the agency which shall, within a reasonable time:(a) Agree to issue the permit;(b) Agree to pay appropriate monetary damages; however, in determining the amount of compensation to be paid, consideration shall be given by the court to any enhancement to the value of the land attributable to governmental action; or(c) Agree to modify its decision to avoid an unreasonable exercise of police power.(4) The agency shall submit a statement of its agreed-upon action to the court in the form of a proposed order. If the action is a reasonable exercise of police power, the court shall enter its final order approving the proposed order. If the agency fails to submit a proposed order within a reasonable time not to exceed 90 days which specifies an action that is a reasonable exercise of police power, the court may order the agency to perform any of the alternatives specified in subsection (3).(5) The court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs to the agency or substantially affected person, whichever prevails.(6) The provisions of this section are cumulative and shall not be deemed to abrogate any other remedies provided by law.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ch. 78-85.