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FL Stat § 328.65 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.65 - Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.

328.65 Legislative intent with respect to registration and numbering of vessels.—It is the legislative intent that vessels be registered and numbered uniformly throughout the state. The purpose of ss. 327.58, 327.70, 327.72, 328.66, 328.68, and 328.72 is to make registration and numbering procedures similar to those of automobiles and airplanes and to provide for a vessel registration fee and certificate so as to determine the ownership of vessels which are operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state and to aid in the advancement of maritime safety.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 6, ch. 84-184; s. 20, ch. 99-289; s. 27, ch. 2009-86.Note.—Former s. 371.62; s. 327.21.
FL Stat § 328.66 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.66 - County and municipality optional registration fee.

328.66 County and municipality optional registration fee.—(1) Any county may impose an annual registration fee on vessels registered, operated, used, or stored on the waters of this state within its jurisdiction. This fee shall be 50 percent of the applicable state registration fee as provided in s. 328.72(1) and not the reduced vessel registration fee specified in s. 328.72(18). However, the first $1 of every registration imposed under this subsection shall be remitted to the state for deposit in the Save the Manatee Trust Fund created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and shall be used only for the purposes specified in s. 379.2431(4). All other moneys received from such fee shall be expended for the patrol, regulation, and maintenance of the lakes, rivers, and waters and for other boating-related activities of such municipality or county. A municipality that was imposing a registration fee before April 1, 1984, may continue to levy such fee, notwithstanding the provisions of this section.(2) Any county which imposes an annual registration fee may establish, by interlocal agreement with one or more of the municipalities located in the county, a distribution formula for dividing the proceeds of the fee or for use of the funds for boating-related projects located within the county or the municipality or municipalities, or the county and the municipality or municipalities.History.—s. 22, ch. 99-289; s. 28, ch. 2000-362; s. 197, ch. 2008-247; s. 28, ch. 2009-86; s. 3, ch. 2016-126.
FL Stat § 328.68 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.68 - Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.

328.68 Exemption of vessels and outboard motors from personal property tax; temporary certificate of registration; vessel registration certificate fee.—(1) Every vessel registered as provided herein, and outboard motor capable of propelling any such vessel, shall be exempt from any personal property tax and in lieu thereof shall pay a vessel registration certificate fee. A certificate of registration shall be issued for any documented vessel, the owner of which has paid the registration certificate fee, but no state registration number shall be issued to such vessel.(2) A temporary certificate of registration may be issued to a vessel for use in the following cases:(a) The owner has made application to the United States Coast Guard for documentation and has paid the applicable registration certificate fee pursuant to s. 328.72(1). A temporary certificate of registration shall only be issued upon proof that all applicable state sales taxes have been paid and that the application for documentation is on file with the United States Coast Guard. Any reregistration of such a vessel without the submission of the vessel’s documentation papers shall require written verification from the United States Coast Guard as to the current status of the application for the vessel’s documentation. Upon receipt of the vessel’s documentation papers, the owner shall bring them to the agent issuing the temporary certificate for official recording of information.(b) An out-of-state resident, subject to registration in this state, who must secure ownership documentation from the home state, and is unable to submit an out-of-state title because it is being held by an out-of-state lienholder.History.—s. 1, ch. 65-361; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 25, ch. 79-334; s. 77, ch. 82-226; s. 7, ch. 84-184; s. 2, ch. 85-252; s. 59, ch. 96-413; s. 54, ch. 99-248; s. 23, ch. 99-289.Note.—Former s. 371.64; s. 327.23.
FL Stat § 328.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.70 - Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.

328.70 Legislative intent with respect to uniform registration fee, classification of vessels.—(1) It is declared to be the intent of the Legislature that all vessels in the state be subject to a uniform registration fee at a rate based on the length of the vessels. It is also declared to be the intent of the Legislature that all vessels be classified as either “commercial” or “recreational” and that all such vessels be registered according to the provisions of s. 328.72.(2) Any vessel that is required to be registered and that meets the definition of a commercial fishing vessel or a commercial vessel shall be classified and registered as a commercial vessel.(3) Any vessel which is required to be registered and is not used for commercial purposes shall be classified and registered as a “recreational vessel.”(4) Livery vessels shall be classified as “commercial” or “recreational” based on the manner in which they are used.History.—s. 1, ch. 70-336; s. 8, ch. 74-327; s. 8, ch. 84-184; s. 24, ch. 99-289; s. 29, ch. 2000-362; s. 13, ch. 2017-163.Note.—Former s. 371.645; s. 327.24.
FL Stat § 328.73 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.73 - Registration; duties of tax collectors.

328.73 Registration; duties of tax collectors.—(1)(a) The tax collectors in the counties of the state, as authorized agents of the department, shall issue registration certificates and vessel numbers and decals to applicants, subject to the requirements of law and in accordance with rules of the department.(b) Upon a tax collector’s request, the department may provide ancillary technology to integrate other tax collection systems used by tax collectors in order to provide tax collectors with data access and uniform interface functionalities for registration renewal transactions performed at a tax collector’s office or online via a tax collector’s website. The department shall prescribe the best manner of delivering the data access and uniform interface functionalities to tax collectors for the purpose of processing registration renewal transactions and shall provide the ability to record and process registration renewal transactions in the state system in real time and bulk data reporting for vessel registrations, including each applicant’s electronic mail address collected pursuant to s. 328.30. Such data and functionality may be used only for purposes of fulfilling the tax collector’s statutory duties pursuant to this chapter, chapter 319, chapter 320, or chapter 322 and may not be resold or used for any other purpose. Such data access and uniform interface functionalities shall be developed no later than July 1, 2023. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “registration renewal transactions” means vessel registration certificates, vessel numbers, and decals.(2) Each tax collector shall keep a full and complete record and account of all vessel decals or other properties received by him or her from the department or from any other source and shall make prompt remittance of moneys collected by him or her at the times and in the manner prescribed by law.(3) A fee of 50 cents shall be charged in addition to the fees required under s. 328.72 on every vessel decal registration sold to cover the cost of the Florida Real Time Vehicle Information System. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited into the Highway Safety Operating Trust Fund and shall be used to fund that system and may be used to fund the general operations of the department.(4) Notwithstanding chapter 116, every county officer within this state authorized to collect funds provided for in this chapter shall pay all sums officially received by the officer into the State Treasury no later than 5 working days after the close of the business day in which the officer received the funds. Payment by county officers to the state shall be made by means of electronic funds transfer.History.—s. 56, ch. 99-248; s. 51, ch. 2000-152; s. 43, ch. 2000-313; s. 16, ch. 2002-235; s. 2, ch. 2021-196.
FL Stat § 328.735 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.735 - Advanced registration renewal; procedures.

328.735 Advanced registration renewal; procedures.—(1) The owner of any vessel currently registered in this state may file an application for renewal of registration with the department, or its authorized agent in the county wherein the owner resides, any time during the 3 months preceding the date of expiration of the registration period.(2) Upon the filing of the application and payment of the appropriate vessel registration fee and service charges required by s. 328.72 and any additional fees required by law, the department or its agents shall issue to the owner of the vessel a decal and registration. When the decal is affixed to the vessel, the registration is renewed for the appropriate registration period.(3) Any person who uses a vessel decal without lawful authority or who willfully violates any rule of the department relating to this section shall be punished as provided under this chapter.History.—s. 57, ch. 99-248; s. 52, ch. 2000-152; s. 44, ch. 2000-313.
FL Stat § 328.74 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.74 - Stickers or emblems for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.

328.74 Stickers or emblems for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund.—The commission shall prepare stickers or emblems signifying support for the Save the Manatee Trust Fund which shall be given to persons who contribute to the Save the Manatee Trust Fund as provided in s. 328.72. The commission may accept stickers or emblems donated by any governmental or nongovernmental entity for the purposes of this section.History.—s. 4, ch. 91-199; s. 156, ch. 94-356; s. 20, ch. 99-245; s. 26, ch. 99-289.Note.—Former s. 327.26.
FL Stat § 328.78 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.78 - Crimes relating to registration decals; penalties.

328.78 Crimes relating to registration decals; penalties.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to make, alter, forge, counterfeit, or reproduce a Florida registration decal unless authorized by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.(2) It is unlawful for any person knowingly to have in his or her possession a forged, counterfeit, or imitation Florida registration decal, or reproduction of a decal, unless possession by such person has been duly authorized by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.(3) It is unlawful for any person to barter, trade, sell, supply, agree to supply, aid in supplying, or give away a Florida registration decal or to conspire to barter, trade, sell, supply, agree to supply, aid in supplying, or give away a registration decal, unless duly authorized to issue the decal by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, as provided in this chapter or in rules of the department.(4) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-266; s. 454, ch. 95-148; s. 56, ch. 95-333; s. 28, ch. 99-289.Note.—Former s. 371.053; s. 327.29.
FL Stat § 328.80 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXIV - Vessels|Chapter 328 - Vessels: Title Certificates; Liens; Registration|Part II - Vessel Registration (Ss. 328.40-328.80)|328.80 - Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.

1328.80 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.—The commission is authorized to accept any application provided for under this chapter by electronic or telephonic means.History.—s. 24, ch. 97-300; s. 36, ch. 99-245; s. 32, ch. 99-289.1Note.—As amended by s. 36, ch. 99-245, and transferred from s. 327.90 to s. 328.80 by s. 32, ch. 99-289. For a description of multiple acts in the same session affecting a statutory provision, see preface to the Florida Statutes, “Statutory Construction.” Section 328.80 was also amended by s. 32, ch. 99-289, and that version reads:328.80 Transactions by electronic or telephonic means.—The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is authorized to accept any application provided for under this chapter by electronic or telephonic means.Note.—Former s. 327.90.
FL Stat § 331.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part I - Airports and Air Commerce (Ss. 331.10-331.22)|331.10 - Eminent domain granted those engaged in air commerce.

331.10 Eminent domain granted those engaged in air commerce.—All persons engaged in air commerce in the transportation of mail, freight, express and passengers by aircraft between fixed termini and on fixed schedules are hereby delegated authority to exercise the right and power of eminent domain, that is, the right to appropriate property, except state or federal, for the purpose of securing land for airports, air terminals, seaplane bases and landing fields in the state; and the fee simple title to all property so taken and acquired shall vest in such person unless such person seeks to condemn a particular right or estate in such property. The procedure in acquiring said property shall be that prescribed and set forth in chapter 73.History.—s. 1, ch. 15862, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(100).
FL Stat § 331.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part I - Airports and Air Commerce (Ss. 331.10-331.22)|331.15 - Auto transportation between county airports; exceptions.

331.15 Auto transportation between county airports; exceptions.—(1) The term “motor carrier” as used in this section shall mean any person, firm, corporation, or partnership, which is engaged in the business of transporting passengers for hire by motor-propelled vehicles, including, but not limited to, buses and sedan automobiles.(2) The board of county commissioners of every county owning and operating an airport shall have the right, power, and authority to enter into contracts with one or more motor carriers for the transportation of passengers for hire between such airport or airports and points within such county. Such contract or contracts shall authorize the term of said contract or contracts authorizing such motor carrier to transport passengers for hire over the roads, streets, and highways of such county between such airport and points within such county.(3) Provided, however, this section shall not be applicable in any county owning or operating an airport, which said airport is geographically located so as to be separated from the mainland of the state by any bay, ocean, sea, river, or other body of water, and further provided that the provisions of the section shall not apply to counties having a population between 150,000 and 200,000.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 26512, 1951; s. 1, ch. 63-279; s. 2, ch. 63-496; s. 1, ch. 65-52; s. 1, ch. 85-113.
FL Stat § 331.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part I - Airports and Air Commerce (Ss. 331.10-331.22)|331.20 - Publicizing, advertising, and promoting airports and related facilities.

331.20 Publicizing, advertising, and promoting airports and related facilities.—The board of county commissioners of every county owning and operating an airport shall have the right, power, and authority to publicize, advertise, and promote the activities of its airport; to make known the advantages, facilities, resources, products, attractions, and attributes of its airport; to create a favorable climate of opinion concerning its airport; to cooperate with other agencies, public and private, to accomplish these purposes; and, in furtherance thereof, to authorize expenditures for the purposes here enumerated, including meals, hospitality, and entertainment of persons in the interest of promoting and engendering goodwill toward its airport.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-114.
FL Stat § 331.21 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part I - Airports and Air Commerce (Ss. 331.10-331.22)|331.21 - Independent authorities; terms of presiding members.

331.21 Independent authorities; terms of presiding members.—Notwithstanding a contrary provision of any general or special law, the presiding member of an authority created by the Legislature which operates an international airport enplaning more than 8 million passengers annually may serve as presiding member for 8 consecutive years, provided he or she is selected to serve each term as a member of the authority and each term as its presiding member under the applicable procedures of the authority.History.—s. 9, ch. 92-152.
FL Stat § 331.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part I - Airports and Air Commerce (Ss. 331.10-331.22)|331.22 - Certain information exempt from disclosure.

331.22 Certain information exempt from disclosure.—Airport security plans of an aviation authority created by act of the Legislature or of an aviation department of a county or municipality which operates an international airport are exempt from provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. In addition, photographs, maps, blueprints, drawings, and similar materials that depict critical airport operating facilities are exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, to the extent that an aviation authority created by act of the Legislature or an aviation department of a county or municipality which operates an airport reasonably determines that such items contain information that is not generally known and that could jeopardize the security of the airport; however, information relating to real estate leases, layout plans, blueprints, or information relevant thereto, is not to be included in this exemption. The exemptions in this section are applicable only to records held by an aviation authority created by act of the Legislature or to records of a county or municipal aviation department that operates an airport.History.—s. 1, ch. 96-401; s. 1, ch. 2001-59.
FL Stat § 331.301 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371)|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.
FL Stat § 331.3011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371)|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 opportunity to strengthen its existing leadership in civil, commercial, and military aerospace activity and emerge as a leader in the nation’s new vision for space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation technologies. As the leading location for talent, research, advanced technologies and systems development, launch, and other aerospace-based industry activities, this state can position itself for sustainable economic growth and prosperity.(2) The Legislature finds that attaining this vision requires a strong public and private commitment to a world class aerospace industry. It is the intent of the Legislature that Space Florida will encourage the public and private sectors to work together to implement an aggressive strategy that enhances the state’s workforce, education, and research capabilities, with emphasis on mathematics, science, engineering, and related fields; will focus on the state’s economic development efforts in order to capture a larger share of activity in aerospace research, technology, production, and commercial operations, while maintaining the state’s historical leadership in space launch activities; and will preserve the unique national role served by the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station and the John F. Kennedy Space Center by reducing costs and improving the regulatory flexibility for commercial sector launches while pursuing the development of complementary sites for commercial horizontal launches.(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that aerospace activities be highly visible and well-coordinated within this state. To that end, it is the intent of the Legislature that Space Florida will be the single point of contact for state aerospace-related activities with federal agencies, the military, state agencies, businesses, and the private sector.History.—s. 2, ch. 2006-60.
FL Stat § 331.302 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXV - Aviation|Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce|Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371)|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 facilitating business financing, spaceport operations, research and development, workforce development, and innovative education programs. Space Florida has all the powers, rights, privileges, and authority as provided under the laws of this state.(2) In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, Space Florida shall advise, coordinate, cooperate, and, when necessary, enter into memoranda of agreement with municipalities, counties, regional authorities, state agencies and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and organizations, and other interested persons and groups.(3) Space Florida may not endorse any candidate for any elected public office or contribute money to the campaign of any candidate for public office.(4) Space Florida is not an agency as defined in ss. 216.011 and 287.012.(5) Space Florida is subject to applicable provisions of chapter 189, including, but not limited to, s. 189.051. To the extent that any provisions of chapter 189 conflict with this act, this act shall prevail.History.—ss. 2, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 1, ch. 91-265; s. 11, ch. 2002-183; s. 3, ch. 2006-60; s. 1, ch. 2020-105.