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FL Stat § 253.571 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.571 - Proof of Financial Responsibility Required of Lessee Prior to Commencement of Drilling.

253.571 Proof of financial responsibility required of lessee prior to commencement of drilling.—The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may require a surety or property bond, an irrevocable letter of credit, or other proof of financial responsibility from each lessee of public land or mineral interest prior to the time such lessee mines, drills, or extracts in any manner, petroleum, petroleum products, gas, sulphur, or any other mineral from such land. The surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit shall be from a surety company or bank authorized to do business in the state. The surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other proof of financial responsibility shall serve as security and is to be forfeited to the board to pay for any damages caused by mining or drilling operations performed by the lessee. In the case of operations planned in the waters of the state or under other particular circumstances which, by their nature warrant greater security in view of possible damages, the board shall give special consideration to the extent of such possible damages and shall set the amount of an adequate and sufficient surety bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other proof of financial responsibility accordingly. For the purposes of this section, damages shall include, but not be limited to, air, water, and ground pollution, destruction of wildlife or marine productivity and any other damage which impairs the health and general welfare of the citizens of the state.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-367; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 89-358.
FL Stat § 253.60 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.60 - Conflicting Laws.

253.60 Conflicting laws.—The development of the lands leased by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund for the production of oil and gas therefrom shall be in accord with the laws of Florida relating to conservation and control and, if herein is found any conflict with those laws, such laws relating to conservation and control shall prevail.History.—s. 10, ch. 22824, 1945; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 8, ch. 69-369.
FL Stat § 253.66 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.66 - Change in Bulkhead Lines, Pinellas County.

253.66 Change in bulkhead lines, Pinellas County.—(1) As soon as a county bulkhead line as provided in s. 253.1221 has been fixed by the water and navigation control authority of Pinellas County around the mainland of the county and the offshore islands therein, and the bulkhead line has been formally approved by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the state, all in accordance with the provisions of s. 253.1221, no further change in said bulkhead line shall be made notwithstanding the provisions of s. 253.1221.(2) It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Legislature that subsection (1) is necessary for the protection of navigable waters in Pinellas County and the fish, wildlife and natural resources therein.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ch. 59-522; s. 2, ch. 61-119; s. 1, ch. 61-264; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 34, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 253.665 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.665 - Grant of Easements, Licenses, and Leases.

253.665 Grant of easements, licenses, and leases.—(1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of this state is authorized and empowered to grant unto riparian owners as herein defined, their heirs, successors and assigns, perpetual easements and easements, licenses and leases for specified terms of years, permitting such riparian owners, their heirs, successors and assigns, to construct, maintain and operate structures and facilities on, in and under the bed of any navigable stream or any river owned in whole or in part by the state, for the purpose of providing water of a suitable quality for industrial, domestic or other use; provided, however, any instrument granting such easement, lease or license may contain provisions to the effect that such structures and facilities shall be so constructed as not to obstruct the channel of the stream or river or unreasonably interfere with navigation, commerce or fishing thereon.(2) For the purposes of this section, the term “riparian owners” shall include the owners of uplands bounded by either the high-water or low-water mark of any stream or river and shall include lessees and licensees of any such owners or grantees in easements from such owners of such uplands or river bottoms. The term “channel” shall mean the marked, buoyed, or artificially dredged channel, if any, and if none, shall mean a space equal to 20 percent of the average width of the river or stream at the point concerned which furnishes uninterruptedly, through its course, the deepest water at mean low water.(3) This section is cumulative and shall not restrict or limit any title, right, interest or privilege of any riparian owner under the common law.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 57-325; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 271.10.
FL Stat § 253.67 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.67 - Definitions.

253.67 Definitions.—As used in ss. 253.67-253.75:(1) “Aquaculture” means the cultivation of aquatic organisms and associated activities, including, but not limited to, grading, sorting, transporting, harvesting, holding, storing, growing, and planting.(2) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.(3) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(4) “Water column” means the vertical extent of water, including the surface thereof, above a designated area of submerged bottom land.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 76, ch. 94-356; s. 2, ch. 96-247; s. 3, ch. 2000-364; s. 5, ch. 2005-157.
FL Stat § 253.69 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.69 - Application to Lease Submerged Land and Water Column.

253.69 Application to lease submerged land and water column.—Any applicant desiring to lease a portion of the submerged lands of this state for the purpose of conducting aquaculture activities shall file with the board a written application in such form as it may prescribe, setting forth the following information:(1) The name and address of the applicant.(2) A reasonably concise description of the location and amount of submerged land desired and, after the lease is approved, a field survey of the leased area and assurances that the site is properly posted pursuant to the conditions of the lease and s. 327.41.(3) A description of the aquaculture activities to be conducted, including a specification whether such activities are to be experimental or commercial and an assessment of the current capability of the applicant to carry on such activities.(4) Such other information as the board of trustees may by regulation require.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 1, ch. 88-207; s. 5, ch. 96-247.
FL Stat § 253.70 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.70 - Public Notice.

253.70 Public notice.—Upon receiving an application under this act that satisfactorily sets forth the information required by s. 253.69, the board shall give notice of the application as provided by s. 253.115.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 23, ch. 78-95; s. 494, ch. 94-356.
FL Stat § 253.72 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.72 - Marking of Leased Areas; Restrictions on Public Use.

253.72 Marking of leased areas; restrictions on public use.—(1) The board shall require all lessees to stake off and mark the areas under lease according to the conditions of the lease agreement and rules of the board, by appropriate ranges, monuments, stakes, buoys, and fences, so placed as not to interfere unnecessarily with navigation and other traditional uses of the surface.(2) Except to the extent necessary to permit the effective development of the species of animal or plant life being cultivated by the lessee, the public shall be provided with means of reasonable ingress and egress to and from the leased area for traditional water activities such as boating, swimming, and fishing. All limitations upon the use by the public of the areas under lease that are authorized by the terms of the lease shall be clearly posted by the lessee pursuant to rules by the board. Any person willfully violating posted restrictions commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.(3) To assist in protecting shellfish aquaculture products produced on leases authorized pursuant to this chapter and chapter 597, harvesting shellfish is prohibited within a distance of 25 feet outside lawfully marked lease boundaries or within setback and access corridors within specifically designated high-density aquaculture lease areas and aquaculture use zones.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 154, ch. 71-136; s. 1, ch. 98-203; s. 8, ch. 98-333; s. 5, ch. 2000-364.
FL Stat § 253.73 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.73 - Rules; Ss. 253.67-253.75.

253.73 Rules; ss. 253.67-253.75.—The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to administer the provisions of ss. 253.67-253.75.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 45, ch. 98-200.
FL Stat § 253.74 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.74 - Penalties.

253.74 Penalties.—(1) A person who conducts aquaculture activities in excess of those authorized by the board or who conducts such activities on state-owned submerged lands without having previously obtained an authorization from the board commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, is subject to a civil fine in the Class I category pursuant to s. 570.971, or both. In addition to such fine and imprisonment, all works, improvements, and animal and plant life involved in the project may be forfeited to the state.(2) Any person who is found by the department to have violated the provisions of chapter 403 or chapter 597 shall be subject to having his or her lease of state-owned submerged lands canceled.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 25, 26, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 2, ch. 71-137; s. 10, ch. 79-65; s. 77, ch. 94-356; s. 846, ch. 95-148; s. 7, ch. 2005-157; s. 28, ch. 2006-1; s. 3, ch. 2014-150.
FL Stat § 253.75 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.75 - Studies and Recommendations by the Department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Designation of Recommended Traditional and Other Use Zones; Supervision of Aquaculture Operations.

253.75 Studies and recommendations by the department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; designation of recommended traditional and other use zones; supervision of aquaculture operations.—(1) Prior to the granting of any form of authorization under this act, the board shall request comments by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission when the application relates to bottom land covered by fresh or salt water. Such comments shall be based on such factors as an assessment of the probable effect of the proposed use on the conservation of fish or wildlife or other programs under the constitutional or statutory authority of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.(2) The department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall both have the following responsibilities with respect to submerged land and water column falling within their respective jurisdictions:(a) To undertake, or cause to be undertaken, the studies and surveys necessary to support their respective recommendations to the board;(b) To institute procedures for supervising the aquaculture activities of lessees holding under this act and reporting thereon from time to time to the board; and(c) To designate in advance areas of submerged land and water column owned by the state for which they recommend reservation for uses that may possibly be inconsistent with the conduct of aquaculture activities. Such uses shall include, but not be limited to, recreational, commercial and sport fishing and other traditional uses, exploration for petroleum and other minerals, and scientific instrumentation. The existence of such designated areas shall be considered by the board in granting leases under this act.History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 78, ch. 94-356; s. 74, ch. 99-245; s. 6, ch. 2000-364; s. 8, ch. 2005-157.
FL Stat § 253.763 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.763 - Judicial Review Relating to Permits and Licenses.

253.763 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 chapter.(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.
FL Stat § 253.77 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.77 - State Lands; State Agency Authorization for Use Prohibited Without Consent of Agency in Which Title Vested; Concurrent Processing Requirements.

253.77 State lands; state agency authorization for use prohibited without consent of agency in which title vested; concurrent processing requirements.—(1) A person may not commence any excavation, construction, or other activity involving the use of sovereign or other lands of the state, the title to which is vested in the board of trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund under this chapter, until the person has received the required lease, license, easement, or other form of consent authorizing the proposed use.(2) For applications that are processed concurrently under s. 373.427, the applicant must submit, as part of the application under this part, any information necessary to satisfy the requirements for issuance of any required:(a) Environmental resource permit or dredge and fill permit under part IV of chapter 373;(b) Coastal construction permit under s. 161.041;(c) Coastal construction control line permit under s. 161.053; and(d) Waiver or variance of the setback requirements under s. 161.052.Authorization under this section may not be issued unless the requirements for issuance of any additional required authorizations, permits, waivers, variances, and approvals described in paragraphs (a)-(d) are also satisfied. The final action on an authorization issued under this subsection shall be subject to s. 373.4275.(3) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a riparian owner may selectively trim or alter mangroves on adjacent, publicly owned submerged lands, if the selective trimming or alteration is in compliance with the requirements of 1ss. 403.93-403.938, including any required permit under 1ss. 403.93-403.938.(4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, chapter 373, or chapter 403, for activities authorized by a permit or exemption pursuant to chapter 373 or chapter 403, ports listed in s. 403.021(9)(b) and inland navigation districts created pursuant to s. 374.975(3) shall not be required to pay any fees for activities involving the use of sovereign lands, including leases, easements, or consents of use, except application fees including, but not limited to, those required by this chapter, chapter 161, chapter 373, or chapter 403. Further, any federal, state, or local agency or political subdivision that otherwise qualifies for an exemption under chapter 373 or chapter 403 shall be granted a consent of use or public easement for land owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund or any water management district upon request and legal description of the affected land.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 76-245; s. 11, ch. 80-66; s. 12, ch. 84-79; s. 3, ch. 93-34; ss. 79, 495, ch. 94-356; s. 67, ch. 99-251.1Note.—Some sections within this range have been repealed; ss. 403.93-403.936 were repealed by s. 13, ch. 95-299. Section 403.938 was amended and transferred to s. 403.9333 by s. 12, ch. 95-299.
FL Stat § 253.782 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.782 - Retention of State-Owned Lands in and Around Lake Rousseau and the Cross Florida Barge Canal Right-of-Way From Lake Rousseau West to the Withlacoochee River.

253.782 Retention of state-owned lands in and around Lake Rousseau and the Cross Florida Barge Canal right-of-way from Lake Rousseau west to the Withlacoochee River.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to conserve, protect, and maintain the natural resources, recreational values, and water management capabilities of Lake Rousseau and the Withlacoochee River. It is the finding of the Legislature that said lands and waters are areas containing and having a significant impact on environmental and recreational resources of statewide importance and that public ownership of and access to such areas are necessary and desirable to protect the health, welfare, safety, and quality of life of the residents of this state and to implement s. 7, Art. II of the State Constitution. It is further the finding of the Legislature that retention of ownership and control of said lands by the state will properly protect and conserve the natural resources of Florida, enhance recreational opportunities, and be in the public interest.(2) The Department of Environmental Protection is authorized to retain ownership of and maintain all lands or interests in land owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, including all fee and less than fee interests in lands previously owned by the canal authority in Lake Rousseau and the Cross Florida Barge Canal right-of-way from Lake Rousseau at U.S. Highway 41 west to and including the Withlacoochee River.(3) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may acquire by purchase, exchange of other state lands, or the exercise of the power of eminent domain the fee title to any less-than-fee title interest in land owned by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, including interests previously owned by the canal authority, as described in subsection (2). The Legislature finds that such exercise of the power of eminent domain to accomplish the purposes of this section is necessary and for a public purpose. Such power of eminent domain shall be exercised pursuant to the provisions of chapter 73.History.—ss. 3, 16, ch. 79-167; s. 5, ch. 84-287; s. 57, ch. 93-213; s. 81, ch. 94-356; s. 12, ch. 2016-233.
FL Stat § 253.7821 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.7821 - Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area Assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection.

253.7821 Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection.—The Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area is established and assigned to the department. The department shall manage the greenways pursuant to the department’s existing statutory authority until administrative rules are adopted by the department. However, the provisions of this act shall control in any conflict between this act and any other authority of the department.History.—s. 49, ch. 93-213; s. 82, ch. 94-356; s. 9, ch. 99-5; s. 13, ch. 2016-233.
FL Stat § 253.7822 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 253 - State Lands|253.7822 - Boundaries of the Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area; Coordination of Management Activities.

253.7822 Boundaries of the Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area; coordination of management activities.—(1) The initial boundaries of the greenways shall be as follows, as described in the August 30, 1992, management plan published by the University of Florida University Planning Team:(a) Segments 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Base Boundary.(b) Segments 3 and 4 of the Payback Boundary II.(2) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund is authorized to include other contiguous lands acquired after the effective date of this act which are suitable for recreation, conservation, or as wildlife corridors within the greenways. The board is also authorized to modify the greenways boundaries as needed to resolve boundary disputes and to reflect the sale of surplus lands; however, no such modifications may result in a discontinuous corridor or a corridor less than 300 yards in width, except as provided for by federal law.(3) If lands located outside the greenways boundaries are designated by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund as important to the overall management of the greenways and are purchased by other land acquisition programs, or are otherwise made available for management, the board may direct the greenways-managing entity to coordinate management activities to enhance the greenways to the greatest extent possible, or assume lead agency responsibilities when appropriate.History.—s. 50, ch. 93-213.