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FL Stat § 378.501 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.501 - Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.

378.501 Limestone; notice of intent to mine required.—(1) No operator may begin the process of limestone resource extraction at a new mine without notifying the secretary of the intention to mine.(2) The operator’s notice of intent to mine shall include, but not be limited to:(a) The operator’s conceptual mining plan which is comprised of such maps and other supporting documents as may be reasonably required by the department, the operator’s time schedule that assures that the reclamation process is achieved in a timely manner, and the operator’s estimated life of the mine.(b) The operator’s signed acknowledgment of the limestone reclamation performance standards provided by s. 378.503.(3) The department shall develop by rule the required data, forms, and other information for the notice of intent to mine. The rule shall clearly state what data, forms, and other information are required and the reasons why such data, forms, and other information are required.(4) The secretary shall notify the operator as to the sufficiency of the notice of intent to mine. The review of such notice shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of s. 378.405.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 332, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 378.502 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.502 - Existing mines.

378.502 Existing mines.—After January 1, 1989, all operators of existing mines for limestone resource extraction shall meet the reclamation performance standards provided by s. 378.503 for any new surface area disturbed at such mines. The operator shall provide the department with a documented list of all existing mines subject to the provisions of this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 333, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 378.503 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.503 - Limestone reclamation performance standards.

378.503 Limestone reclamation performance standards.—(1) All reclamation activities shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time.(2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section.(3) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and ground water management requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the appropriate water management district.(4) Provisions for safety to persons, wildlife, and adjoining property must be provided.(5) The operator shall use best management practices to minimize erosion.(6) Reclamation shall include revegetation, with species native to the area, of littoral zones and upland areas, except that revegetation shall not be required in those areas where revegetation is impractical or not in accordance with good land management practices.(7) Resource extraction which results in a water body shall provide one of the following shoreline treatments:(a) A littoral shelf not less than 18 feet in width with a berm on the waterward side.(b) A straight slope not steeper than 1 vertical to 3 horizontal, and extending downward from average water level to 6 feet below the average water level.(c) Where a sheer wall results, then in lieu of a shoreline treatment, access shall be controlled by the use of berms, fences, or other restrictive methods, all of which shall be used in conjunction with a transition shelf of at least 10 feet in width.(d) Slope requirements of the United States Army Corps of Engineers or the department under part IV of chapter 373.(e) The secretary may allow other shoreline treatments to achieve appropriate safety and environmental considerations.(8) Where a dry sheer wall results, access shall be controlled by the use of berms, fences, or other restrictive methods, all of which shall be used in conjunction with a transition shelf of at least 10 feet in width.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 334, ch. 94-356; s. 6, ch. 2007-191.
FL Stat § 378.701 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.701 - Fuller’s earth clay; notice of intent to mine required.

378.701 Fuller’s earth clay; notice of intent to mine required.—(1) No fuller’s earth clay operator may begin the process of resource extraction at a new mine without notifying the secretary of the intention to mine.(2) The operator’s notice of intent to mine shall include, but not be limited to:(a) Such maps and other supporting documents as may be reasonably required by the department.(b) The operator’s time schedule that assures that the reclamation process is achieved in a timely manner.(c) The operator’s estimated life of the mine.(d) The operator’s conceptual reclamation plan.(3) The department shall develop by rule the required data, forms, and other information for the notice of intent to mine. The rule shall clearly state what data, forms, and other information are required and the reasons why such data, forms, and other information are required.(4) The secretary shall notify the operator as to the sufficiency of the notice of intent to mine. The review of such notice shall be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of s. 378.405.(5) The secretary shall approve, modify, or reject the operator’s conceptual reclamation plan.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 336, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 378.702 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.702 - Existing mines.

378.702 Existing mines.—On October 1, 1986, all operators of existing mines for fuller’s earth clay resource extraction shall meet the performance standards provided by s. 378.703 on all mines that increase the diameter of an existing mine.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294.
FL Stat § 378.703 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.703 - Fuller’s earth clay reclamation performance standards.

378.703 Fuller’s earth clay reclamation performance standards.—(1) All reclamation activities shall, to the extent feasible, be coordinated with resource extraction and in any event shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time.(2) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section.(3) Reclamation activities shall be conducted in a manner which has no long-term adverse impact on surface and groundwater resources, wildlife, and adjacent lands.(4) Drainage systems, wetlands, and other surface waters shall function in manners which are not significantly different from those which existed prior to resource extraction.(5) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater requirements of the appropriate water management district.(6) The department shall establish by rule the reclamation sloping requirements.(7) The operator shall use best management practices to minimize erosion, including revegetation.(8) The plans for revegetation shall incorporate measures to offset wildlife habitat lost as a result of resource extraction.(9) Reclamation shall provide for the establishment of flora and fauna which are consistent with intended land use.(10) Reclamation and restoration shall result in landforms which are capable of supporting diverse and beneficial land uses.(11) Exceptions to the criteria and standards contained in this section may be granted by the secretary for experimental or innovative techniques.(12) Reclamation of the land, including a complete growing season for revegetation, shall be completed within 3 years of the completion of the mining operations associated with the resource extraction.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 337, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 378.801 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.801 - Other resources; notice of intent to extract required.

378.801 Other resources; notice of intent to extract required.—(1) An operator may not begin the operation of a borrow pit, or the process of extracting clay, peat, gravel, sand, or any other solid substance of commercial value found in natural deposits or in the earth, except fuller’s earth clay, heavy minerals, limestone, or phosphate, which are regulated elsewhere in this chapter, at a new location without notifying the secretary of the intention to extract.(2) The operator’s notice of intent to extract shall consist of the operator’s estimated life of the extraction location and the operator’s signed acknowledgment of the performance standards provided by s. 378.803.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 338, ch. 94-356; s. 23, ch. 2021-188.
FL Stat § 378.802 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.802 - Existing extraction locations.

378.802 Existing extraction locations.—After January 1, 1989, all operators of existing locations for the extraction of resources as described in s. 378.801 shall meet the performance standards provided by s. 378.803 for any new surface area disturbed at such locations.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 1, ch. 89-88; s. 24, ch. 2021-188.
FL Stat § 378.803 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.803 - Other resources reclamation performance standards.

378.803 Other resources reclamation performance standards.—(1) Reclamation shall achieve the stormwater, drainage, wetlands, and other surface and groundwater requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection and the appropriate water management district.(2) The final slopes shall be at such an angle as to minimize the possibility of slides and shall not exceed the natural angle of repose of the material being mined.(3) Provisions for safety to persons, wildlife, and adjoining property must be provided.(4) Any overburden and spoil shall be left in a configuration which is in accordance with accepted soil conservation practices and which is suitable for the proposed future use of the land.(5) Reclamation shall be designed to avoid the collection of water in pools which are, or are likely to become, noxious, odious, or foul.(6) All reclamation activities shall, to the extent possible, be coordinated with resource extraction and in any event shall be initiated at the earliest practicable time.(7) Reclamation activities shall be consistent with all applicable local government ordinances at least as stringent as the criteria and standards contained in this section.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 339, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 378.804 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 378 - Land Reclamation|Part III - Resource Extraction Reclamation (Ss. 378.401-378.901)|378.804 - Exemption.

378.804 Exemption.—Any operator who extracts resources from any one site, not to exceed 20 acres over the life of the mine, or who extracts peat for agricultural purposes is exempt from the provisions of s. 378.801.History.—s. 1, ch. 86-294; s. 7, ch. 2007-191.
FL Stat § 379.102 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.102 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

379.102 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, for staggered terms of 5 years.(2) Members so appointed shall annually select one of their members as chair. Such chair may be removed at any time for sufficient cause, by the affirmative vote of the majority of the members of the commission. In case the said office of chair becomes vacant by removal or otherwise, the same may be filled for the unexpired term at any time by the commission from its members.(3) Commission members shall receive no compensation for their services as such, but shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided in s. 112.061.History.—s. 2, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17016, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(2); s. 1, ch. 26766, 1951; s. 19, ch. 63-400; s. 105, ch. 71-355; s. 1, ch. 78-125; s. 567, ch. 95-148; s. 113, ch. 99-245; s. 4, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.01.
FL Stat § 379.1025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.1025 - Powers, duties, and authority of commission; rules, regulations, and orders.

379.1025 Powers, duties, and authority of commission; rules, regulations, and orders.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may exercise the powers, duties, and authority granted by s. 9, Art. IV of the Constitution of Florida, and as otherwise authorized by the Legislature by the adoption of rules, regulations, and orders in accordance with chapter 120.History.—ss. 4, 5, ch. 21945, 1943; s. 7, ch. 69-216; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 103, ch. 73-333; s. 16, ch. 78-95; s. 17, ch. 2000-197; s. 5, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.82; s. 372.021.
FL Stat § 379.10255 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.10255 - Headquarters of commission.

379.10255 Headquarters of commission.—The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is located at the state capital, and, when suitable adequate office space cannot be provided in the State Capitol Building, or other buildings owned by the state, the commission may rent or lease suitable office space in Tallahassee. Said commission may also rent or lease suitable and adequate space in other cities and towns of the state for branch or division offices and headquarters and storerooms for equipment and supplies, as the business of the commission may require or necessitate, payment for said rented or leased premises to be made from the State Game Trust Fund.History.—s. 2, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17016, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(2); s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 119, ch. 99-245; s. 6, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.03.
FL Stat § 379.1026 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.1026 - Site-specific location information for endangered and threatened species; public records exemption.

379.1026 Site-specific location information for endangered and threatened species; public records exemption.—The site-specific location information held by an agency as defined in s. 119.011 concerning an endangered species as defined in s. 379.2291(3)(b), a threatened species as defined in s. 379.2291(3)(c), or a species listed by a federal agency as endangered or threatened, is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. This exemption does not apply to the site-specific location information of animals held in captivity. This section is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2025, unless reviewed and saved from repeal by the Legislature.History.—s. 1, ch. 2020-129.
FL Stat § 379.103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.103 - Duties of executive director.

379.103 Duties of executive director.—The executive director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall:(1) Keep full and correct minutes of the proceedings of said commission at its meetings, which minutes shall be open for public inspection.(2) Purchase such supplies and employ such help and assistants as may be reasonably necessary in the performance of the executive director’s duties.(3) Have full authority to represent the commission in its dealings with other state departments, county commissioners, and the federal government.(4) Appoint, fix salaries of, and at pleasure remove, subject to the approval of the commission, assistants and other employees who shall have such powers and duties as may be assigned to them by the commission or executive director.(5) Have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the commission in pursuance of its duties under s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.History.—ss. 2, 3, ch. 13644, 1929; s. 1, ch. 17016, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1977(2), 1977(3); s. 3, ch. 26766, 1951; s. 7, ch. 69-216; s. 569, ch. 95-148; s. 18, ch. 2000-197; s. 38, ch. 2002-46; s. 7, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.05.
FL Stat § 379.104 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.104 - Right to hunt and fish.

379.104 Right to hunt and fish.—The Legislature recognizes that hunting, fishing, and the taking of game are a valued part of the cultural heritage of Florida and should be forever preserved for Floridians. The Legislature further recognizes that these activities play an important part in the state’s economy and in the conservation, preservation, and management of the state’s natural areas and resources. Therefore, the Legislature intends that the citizens of Florida have a right to hunt, fish, and take game, subject to the regulations and restrictions prescribed by general law and by s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.History.—s. 8, ch. 2002-46; s. 8, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 372.002.
FL Stat § 379.105 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.105 - Harassment of hunters, trappers, or fishers.

379.105 Harassment of hunters, trappers, or fishers.—(1) A person may not intentionally, within or on any public lands or publicly or privately owned wildlife management and fish management areas, or in or on any public waters:(a) Interfere with or attempt to prevent the lawful taking of fish, game, or nongame animals by another within or on such lands or areas, or in or on such waters.(b) Attempt to disturb fish, game, or nongame animals or attempt to affect their behavior with the intent to prevent their lawful taking by another within or on such lands or areas, or in or on such waters.(2) Any person who violates this section commits a Level Two violation under s. 379.401.History.—s. 2, ch. 90-170; s. 27, ch. 2006-304; s. 9, ch. 2008-247; s. 1, ch. 2020-123.Note.—Former s. 372.705.
FL Stat § 379.106 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.106 - Administration of commission grant programs.

379.106 Administration of commission grant programs.—(1) The Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is authorized to establish grant programs that are consistent with statutory authority and legislative appropriations. The commission is further authorized to receive funds from any legal source for purposes of matching state dollars or for passing through the agency as grants to other entities whether or not matching funds or in-kind matches are required.(2) For any grant program established by the commission, the commission shall adopt rules, pursuant to the requirements of chapter 120, for each grant program which shall include, but are not limited to: the method or methods of payment; the supporting documents required before payment will be made; when matching funds or in-kind matches are allowed; what moneys, services, or other sources and amounts of matching funds or in-kind matches will be eligible for use for matching the grant by the commission; who is eligible to participate in the program; and other provisions that the commission finds necessary to achieve program objectives and an accounting for state funds in accordance with law and generally accepted accounting principles.(3) The commission is authorized to preaudit or postaudit account books and other documentation of a grant recipient to assure that grant funds have been used in accordance with the terms of the grant and state rules and statutes. When such audit reveals that moneys have not been spent in accordance with grant requirements, the commission may withhold moneys or recover moneys previously paid. A grant recipient will be allowed a maximum of 60 days to submit any additional pertinent documentation to offset the amount identified as being due the commission.History.—s. 2, ch. 83-225; s. 198, ch. 94-356; s. 237, ch. 99-245; s. 10, ch. 2008-247.Note.—Former s. 370.023.
FL Stat § 379.107 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.107 - Residential conservation programs.

379.107 Residential conservation programs.—The commission may organize, staff, equip, and operate residential conservation programs to provide fish and wildlife conservation education and training programs to the public, commission employees, and volunteers. To assist in carrying out the operation of the residential conservation programs, the commission may establish cooperative efforts involving federal, state, and local entities; may procure commodities and contractual services, including travel, lodging, meals and meal services; and may hire and train appropriate personnel and volunteers.History.—s. 1, ch. 2019-20.
FL Stat § 379.201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXVIII - Natural Resources; Conservation, Reclamation, and Use|Chapter 379 - Fish and Wildlife Conservation|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 379.101-379.237)|379.201 - Administrative Trust Fund.

379.201 Administrative Trust Fund.—(1) The Administrative Trust Fund is created within the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for management activities that are commissionwide in nature and funded by indirect cost earnings or assessments against trust funds. Moneys to be credited to the trust fund include indirect cost reimbursements from grantors, administrative assessments against trust funds, interest earnings, and other appropriate administrative fees.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-18; s. 2, ch. 2008-21; s. 11, ch. 2008-247; s. 13, ch. 2010-4.Note.—Former s. 372.101.