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FL Stat § 288.0658 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.0658 - Nature-based recreation; promotion and other assistance by Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

288.0658 Nature-based recreation; promotion and other assistance by Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is directed to assist Enterprise Florida, Inc.; the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, doing business as VISIT Florida; convention and visitor bureaus; tourist development councils; economic development organizations; and local governments through the provision of marketing advice, technical expertise, promotional support, and product development related to nature-based recreation and sustainable use of natural resources. In carrying out this responsibility, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission shall focus its efforts on fostering nature-based recreation in rural communities and regions encompassing rural communities. As used in this section, the term “nature-based recreation” means leisure activities related to the state’s lands, waters, and fish and wildlife resources, including, but not limited to, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, camping, hunting, backpacking, and nature photography.History.—s. 100, ch. 99-251; s. 146, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 288.095 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.095 - Economic Development Trust Fund.

288.095 Economic Development Trust Fund.—(1) The Economic Development Trust Fund is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity. Moneys deposited into the fund must be used only to support the authorized activities and operations of the department.(2) There is created, within the Economic Development Trust Fund, the Economic Development Incentives Account. The Economic Development Incentives Account consists of moneys appropriated to the account for purposes of the tax incentives programs authorized under ss. 288.1045 and 288.106, and local financial support provided under ss. 288.1045 and 288.106. Moneys in the Economic Development Incentives Account shall be subject to the provisions of s. 216.301(1)(a).(3)(a) The department may approve applications for certification pursuant to ss. 288.1045(3) and 288.106. However, the total state share of tax refund payments may not exceed $35 million.(b) The total amount of tax refund claims approved for payment by the department based on actual project performance may not exceed the amount appropriated to the Economic Development Incentives Account for such purposes for the fiscal year. Claims for tax refunds under ss. 288.1045 and 288.106 shall be paid in the order the claims are approved by the department. In the event the Legislature does not appropriate an amount sufficient to satisfy the tax refunds under ss. 288.1045 and 288.106 in a fiscal year, the department shall pay the tax refunds from the appropriation for the following fiscal year. By March 1 of each year, the department shall notify the legislative appropriations committees of the Senate and House of Representatives of any anticipated shortfall in the amount of funds needed to satisfy claims for tax refunds from the appropriation for the current fiscal year.(c) Moneys in the Economic Development Incentives Account may be used only to pay tax refunds and make other payments authorized under s. 288.1045, s. 288.106, or s. 288.107.(d) The department may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this subsection, including rules providing for the use of moneys in the Economic Development Incentives Account and for the administration of the Economic Development Incentives Account.History.—s. 5, ch. 92-111; ss. 4, 7, ch. 93-414; ss. 15, 75, ch. 94-136; s. 43, ch. 96-320; s. 10, ch. 97-277; s. 12, ch. 97-278; s. 25, ch. 99-251; s. 41, ch. 2001-201; s. 2, ch. 2002-392; s. 2, ch. 2005-66; s. 1, ch. 2005-276; s. 19, ch. 2011-142; s. 15, ch. 2013-39; s. 15, ch. 2013-42.
FL Stat § 288.101 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.101 - Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.

288.101 Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.—(1) The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund is created within the department to promote economic opportunity by improving public infrastructure and enhancing workforce training. The Florida Job Growth Grant Fund may not be used for the exclusive benefit of any single company, corporation, or business entity.(2) The department and Enterprise Florida, Inc., may identify projects, solicit proposals, and make funding recommendations to the Governor, who is authorized to approve:(a) State or local public infrastructure projects to promote economic recovery in specific regions of the state, economic diversification, or economic enhancement in a targeted industry.(b) Infrastructure funding to accelerate the rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike. The department or the South Florida Water Management District may enter into agreements, as necessary, with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to implement this paragraph.(c) Workforce training grants to support programs at state colleges and state technical centers that provide participants with transferable, sustainable workforce skills applicable to more than a single employer, and for equipment associated with these programs. The department shall work with CareerSource Florida to ensure programs are offered to the public based on criteria established by the state college or state technical center and do not exclude applicants who are unemployed or underemployed.(3) For purposes of this section:(a) “Infrastructure” means any fixed capital expenditure or fixed capital costs associated with the construction, reconstruction, or improvement of facilities that have a life expectancy of 5 or more years and any land acquisition, land improvement, design, and engineering costs related thereto. Facilities in this category include technical structures such as roads, bridges, tunnels, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, and telecommunications facilities.(b) “Public infrastructure” means infrastructure that is owned by the public, and is for public use or predominately benefits the public. If public infrastructure is leased or sold, it must be leased or sold at fair market rates or value.(c) “Targeted industry” means any industry identified in the most recent list provided to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives in accordance with s. 288.106(2)(q).(4) The department shall administer contracts for projects approved by the Governor and funded pursuant to this section.History.—s. 15, ch. 2017-233; s. 27, ch. 2018-110.
FL Stat § 288.1097 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.1097 - Qualified job training organizations; certification; duties.

288.1097 Qualified job training organizations; certification; duties.—(1) As used in this section, the term “qualified job training organization” means an organization that satisfies all of the following:(a) Is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.(b) Collects Florida state sales tax.(c) Operates statewide and has more than 100 locations within the state.(d) Is exempt from income taxation under s. 501(c)(3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.(e) Specializes in the retail sale of donated items.(f) Provides job training and employment services to individuals who have workplace disadvantages and disabilities.(g) Uses a majority of its revenues for job training and placement programs that create jobs and foster economic development.(2) To be eligible for funding, an organization must be certified by the department as meeting the criteria in subsection (1). After certification, the department may release funds to the qualified job training organization pursuant to a contract with the organization. The contract must include the performance conditions that must be met in order to obtain the award or portions of the award, including, but not limited to, net new employment in the state, the methodology for validating performance, the schedule of payments, and sanctions for failure to meet the performance requirements including any provisions for repayment of awards. The contract must also require that salaries paid to officers and employees of the qualified job training organization comply with s. 4958 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.(3) A qualified job training organization that is certified must use the proceeds provided solely to encourage and provide economic development through capital construction, improvements, or the purchase of equipment that will result in expanded employment opportunities. Proceeds provided under this section for a qualified job training organization must result, within a 10-year period, in:(a) The creation of at least 5,000 direct, new jobs.(b) A minimum of 23,000 new clients served.(c) The production of a minimum of $24 million in new sales tax revenues from increased sales.(d) A minimum of $42 million in new salaries.(e) A minimum of $6 million for job placement services.(4) The failure to use the proceeds as required constitutes grounds for revoking certification.(5) Notwithstanding s. 624.4625(1)(b), any member of a qualified job training organization that is both certified under this section and has at least one roadside cleaning service contract with a state agency among its membership may participate in a self-insurance fund authorized under s. 624.4625.History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-55; s. 40, ch. 2012-96; s. 1, ch. 2016-239.
FL Stat § 288.111 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.111 - Information concerning local manufacturing development programs.

288.111 Information concerning local manufacturing development programs.—The department shall develop materials that identify each local government that establishes a local manufacturing development program under s. 163.3252. The materials, which the department may elect to develop and maintain in electronic format or in any other format deemed by the department to provide public access, must be updated at least annually. Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall, and other state agencies may, distribute the materials to prospective, new, expanding, and relocating businesses seeking to conduct business in this state.History.—s. 5, ch. 2013-224.
FL Stat § 288.1166 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.1166 - Professional sports facility; designation as shelter site for the homeless; establishment of local programs.

288.1166 Professional sports facility; designation as shelter site for the homeless; establishment of local programs.—(1) A professional sports facility constructed with financial assistance from the state shall be designated as a shelter site for the homeless during the period of a declared federal, state, or local emergency in accordance with the criteria of locally existing homeless shelter programs unless:(a) The facility is otherwise contractually obligated for a specific event or activity;(b) The facility is designated or used by the county owning the facility as a staging area; or(c) The county owning the facility also owns or operates homeless assistance centers and the county determines there exists sufficient capacity to meet the sheltering needs of homeless persons within the county.(2) If a local program does not exist in the facility’s area, such program shall be established in accordance with normally accepted criteria as defined by the county or its designee.History.—s. 8, ch. 88-226; s. 6, ch. 2014-167.
FL Stat § 288.1167 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.1167 - Sports franchise contract provisions for food and beverage concession and contract awards to minority business enterprises.

288.1167 Sports franchise contract provisions for food and beverage concession and contract awards to minority business enterprises.—Any applicant who receives funding pursuant to the provisions of s. 212.20 must demonstrate that:(1) Funds and facilities with respect to food and beverage and related concessions shall be awarded to minority business enterprises as defined in s. 288.703 on the same terms and conditions as the general food and beverage concessionaire and in accordance with the minority business enterprise procurement goals set forth in s. 287.09451;(2) At least 15 percent of a company contracted to manage a professional sports franchise facility or a spring training franchise facility is owned by minority business enterprises or by a minority person as those terms are defined in s. 288.703; or(3) At least 15 percent of all operational service contracts with a professional sports franchise facility or a spring training franchise facility are awarded to minority business enterprises or to a minority person as those terms are defined in s. 288.703.History.—s. 10, ch. 88-226; s. 13, ch. 91-162; s. 4, ch. 91-274; s. 20, ch. 94-322; s. 61, ch. 2001-61.
FL Stat § 288.1201 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.1201 - State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund.

288.1201 State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund.—(1) There is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity the State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund. Moneys deposited in the trust fund shall be used for infrastructure and job creation opportunities and for the following purposes or programs:(a) Transportation facilities that meet a strategic and essential state interest with respect to the economic development of the state;(b) Affordable housing programs and projects in accordance with chapter 420;(c) Economic development incentives for job creation and capital investment;(d) Workforce training associated with locating a new business or expanding an existing business; and(e) Tourism promotion and marketing services, functions, and programs.(2) The trust fund is established for use as a depository for funds to be used for the purposes specified in subsection (1). Moneys to be credited to the trust fund shall consist of documentary stamp tax proceeds as specified in law, local financial support funds, interest earnings, and cash advances from other trust funds. Funds shall be expended only pursuant to legislative appropriation or an approved amendment to the department’s operating budget pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216.(3) Notwithstanding s. 216.301 and pursuant to s. 216.351, any balance in the trust fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the trust fund at the end of the year and shall be available for carrying out the purposes of the trust fund.History.—s. 1, ch. 2011-138; s. 2, ch. 2014-46.
FL Stat § 288.122 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.122 - Tourism Promotional Trust Fund.

288.122 Tourism Promotional Trust Fund.—There is created within the department the Tourism Promotional Trust Fund. Moneys deposited in the Tourism Promotional Trust Fund shall only be used to support the authorized activities and operations and the tourism promotion and marketing activities, services, functions, and programs administered by Enterprise Florida, Inc., through a contract with the direct-support organization created under s. 288.1226.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-234; s. 12, ch. 88-201; s. 8, ch. 91-218; s. 23, ch. 95-430; s. 48, ch. 96-320; s. 164, ch. 2011-142.Note.—Former s. 288.342.
FL Stat § 288.12265 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.12265 - Welcome centers.

288.12265 Welcome centers.—(1) Responsibility for the welcome centers is assigned to Enterprise Florida, Inc., which shall contract with the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation to employ all welcome center staff.(2) Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall administer and operate the welcome centers. Pursuant to a contract with the Department of Transportation, Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall be responsible for routine repair, replacement, or improvement and the day-to-day management of interior areas occupied by the welcome centers. All other repairs, replacements, or improvements to the welcome centers shall be the responsibility of the Department of Transportation. Enterprise Florida, Inc., may contract with the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation for the management and operation of the welcome centers.History.—s. 4, ch. 96-320; s. 19, ch. 99-251; s. 27, ch. 2005-2; s. 165, ch. 2011-142; s. 82, ch. 2012-96.Note.—Former s. 335.166.
FL Stat § 288.12266 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.12266 - Targeted Marketing Assistance Program.

288.12266 Targeted Marketing Assistance Program.—(1) The Targeted Marketing Assistance Program is created to enhance the tourism business marketing of small, minority, rural, and agritourism businesses in the state. The department, in conjunction with the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, shall administer the program. The program shall provide marketing plans, marketing assistance, promotional support, media development, technical expertise, marketing advice, technology training, social marketing support, and other assistance to an eligible entity.(2) As used in this section, the term “eligible entity” means an independently owned and operated business with gross revenue not exceeding $1,250,000 or a nonprofit corporation that meets the requirements of s. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.(3) The department and the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation shall provide an annual report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives documenting that at least 50 percent of the eligible entities receiving assistance through this program are independently owned and operated businesses with gross revenues not exceeding $500,000.History.—s. 18, ch. 2017-233.
FL Stat § 288.124 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.124 - Convention grants program.

288.124 Convention grants program.—The Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation is authorized to establish a convention grants program and, pursuant to that program, to recommend to the department expenditures and contracts with local governments and nonprofit corporations or organizations for the purpose of attracting national conferences and conventions to Florida. Preference shall be given to local governments and nonprofit corporations or organizations seeking to attract minority conventions to Florida. Minority conventions are events that primarily involve minority persons, as defined in s. 288.703, who are residents or nonresidents of the state. The Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation shall establish guidelines governing the award of grants and the administration of this program. The department has final approval authority for any grants under this section. The total annual allocation of funds for this program shall not exceed $40,000.History.—s. 5, ch. 91-218; s. 57, ch. 96-320; s. 166, ch. 2011-142; s. 19, ch. 2017-233.
FL Stat § 288.125 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)|288.125 - Definition of “entertainment industry.”

288.125 Definition of “entertainment industry.”—For the purposes of ss. 288.1251-288.1258, the term “entertainment industry” means those persons or entities engaged in the operation of motion picture or television studios or recording studios; those persons or entities engaged in the preproduction, production, or postproduction of motion pictures, made-for-television movies, television programming, digital media projects, commercial advertising, music videos, or sound recordings; and those persons or entities providing products or services directly related to the preproduction, production, or postproduction of motion pictures, made-for-television movies, television programming, digital media projects, commercial advertising, music videos, or sound recordings, including, but not limited to, the broadcast industry.History.—s. 2, ch. 99-251; s. 38, ch. 2000-152; s. 1, ch. 2003-81; s. 1, ch. 2005-233; s. 24, ch. 2010-147.
FL Stat § 288.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part II - Division of Bond Finance (Ss. 288.13-288.33)|288.13 - Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.

288.13 Cooperation with other units, boards, agencies, and individuals.—Express authority and power is hereby given any county, municipality, drainage district, road or bridge district, school district or any other political subdivision, board, or commission in the state to make and enter into, with the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration, contracts and leases, within the provisions and purposes of this chapter. The division is hereby expressly authorized to make agreements with and enter into any and all contracts with any political subdivisions of the state.History.—s. 3, ch. 15861, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151 (112); s. 2, ch. 22821, 1945; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 264, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.Note.—Former s. 420.04.
FL Stat § 288.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part II - Division of Bond Finance (Ss. 288.13-288.33)|288.14 - Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund may cooperate.

288.14 Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund may cooperate.—The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may convey and grant to the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration, and enter into agreements permitting the use and occupation by the division, with or without compensation, of land under its control and not in use for state purposes, including swamps, overflowed lands, bottoms of streams, lakes, rivers, bays, and other waters of the state, and the riparian rights thereto appertaining, as, in the judgment of said board, may be reasonably necessary in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.History.—s. 4, ch. 15861, 1933; CGL 1936 Supp. 4151(113); s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 22, 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 265, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.Note.—Former s. 420.05.