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FL Stat § 288.17 (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)|288.17 - Revenue certificates.

288.17 Revenue certificates.—The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration is authorized to issue interest-bearing revenue certificates for construction of all state buildings approved by the Legislature in its appropriation acts and requested by the Department of Management Services or by the Board of Governors of the State University System.History.—s. 1, ch. 29831, 1955; s. 1, ch. 65-512; s. 1, ch. 67-603; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 85, ch. 71-355; s. 267, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 38, ch. 2007-217.
FL Stat § 288.18 (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)|288.18 - Planning, promoting, and supervising state building projects.

288.18 Planning, promoting, and supervising state building projects.—(1) The Department of Management Services shall be responsible for promoting any state building project financed as provided by law in any community where a state building is needed.(2) Whenever the Division of Bond Finance and the Board of Administration shall find a building project financially feasible, all state agencies, commissions, bureaus, or branch offices of any department occupying rented office space in the area, shall occupy space in the state buildings to the extent that space is available.(3) Any state agency required to occupy space by the Department of Management Services may contract for such space and pledge such rentals as are provided and appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of financing the retirement of revenue certificates for the lifetime of any issue.History.—s. 2, ch. 29831, 1955; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 83, ch. 71-377; s. 2, ch. 75-70; s. 59, ch. 85-349; s. 268, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 93, ch. 98-279.
FL Stat § 288.24 (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)|288.24 - Division authorized to acquire ferries and toll ferries.

288.24 Division authorized to acquire ferries and toll ferries.—(1) The Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration is authorized:(a) To acquire, own, maintain, and operate ferries and toll ferries wherever the same are connected with or form a part of or are auxiliary to the state system of public roads.(b) To fix and collect reasonable rentals, tolls, or charges for the use of any ferries operated by or under agreement with the said division.(c) To enter into a contract or contracts with the Department of Transportation for the acquisition, maintenance, or operation of any such ferry or ferries.(2) The acquisition, ownership, maintenance, and operation of said ferries and toll ferries shall be exercised in accordance with existing laws governing the powers of said division in connection with other buildings, facilities, additions, and improvements.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, ch. 25009, 1949; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 60, ch. 79-164; s. 270, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.Note.—Former s. 420.121.
FL Stat § 288.27 (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)|288.27 - Lease or sale by division.

288.27 Lease or sale by division.—The Division of Bond Finance is authorized and empowered to lease or sell roads or bridges acquired or constructed pursuant to s. 288.23 to the Department of Transportation, upon such terms and conditions as will secure sufficient revenue for paying all cost incurred in connection with the acquisition or construction of such roads or bridges and which will represent the fair market value thereof for leasehold and for purchase purposes.History.—s. 3, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 420.14.
FL Stat § 288.28 (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)|288.28 - Department of Transportation authorized to lease or purchase certain roads and bridges.

288.28 Department of Transportation authorized to lease or purchase certain roads and bridges.—The Department of Transportation is hereby authorized and empowered to lease or purchase from the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration such roads or bridges as may have been acquired or constructed under the provisions of s. 288.23 and to pay either the rental or the purchase price from the surplus gasoline taxes which may, in the future, accrue to the credit of the county or counties in which the road or bridge is located, under the provisions of s. 9, Art. XII of the State Constitution.History.—s. 4, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 1, ch. 26768, 1951; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 69-216; s. 271, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.Note.—Former s. 420.15.
FL Stat § 288.281 (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)|288.281 - Financing construction or acquisition of roads and bridges; additional method.

288.281 Financing construction or acquisition of roads and bridges; additional method.—(1) Upon request of any county, any road or bridge district, or any authority, evidenced by a resolution duly adopted by the governing body thereof, the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration is authorized and empowered to issue and sell interest-bearing bonds, notes, or certificates in its own name for and on behalf of said county, road or bridge district, or authority, for the purpose of financing the construction of roads or bridges within the county, district, or authority, or the acquisition of rights-of-way for such roads. The governing body of the county, district, or authority may request in said resolution that the division construct or acquire said project by and through its statutory agent, the Department of Transportation.(2) Any county, road or bridge district, or authority making application to the Division of Bond Finance pursuant to this section may prescribe the terms, conditions, and limitations under which said bonds, notes, or certificates shall be issued and sold and the proceeds of the sale of said bonds, notes, and certificates shall be applied.(3) Any bonds, notes, or certificates issued by the division pursuant to this section may be secured by and payable as to both principal and interest, in whole or in part, from the 20-percent surplus gasoline tax funds accruing under the provisions of s. 9, Art. XII of the State Constitution, tolls or other revenue derived from the operation of the project, or ad valorem taxes or any combination thereof that may be legally available to said county, road or bridge district, or authority. If authorized by the Department of Transportation bonds, notes, or certificates may be additionally secured by and payable as to both principal and interest from legally available 80-percent surplus gasoline tax funds accruing to the Department of Transportation under the provisions of s. 9, Art. XII of the State Constitution.(4) This section is intended to be cumulative of other powers granted to the Division of Bond Finance, the Department of Transportation, the counties, districts, and authorities under other provisions of law and is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or modify any such provisions.History.—s. 1, ch. 61-433; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106; s. 18, ch. 69-216; s. 272, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326.
FL Stat § 288.29 (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)|288.29 - Ratifying prior transactions.

288.29 Ratifying prior transactions.—Any transaction heretofore consummated, or in the process of consummation, in whole or in part, concerning the acquisition, condemnation, financing, construction, lease, or sale of any such road or bridge within the intendment of ss. 288.23, 288.24, 288.27, 288.28, 288.29, 288.30, be and the same is hereby ratified, legalized and confirmed.History.—s. 5, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955.Note.—Former s. 420.16.
FL Stat § 288.30 (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)|288.30 - Cumulative provisions.

288.30 Cumulative provisions.—Sections 288.23, 288.24, 288.27, 288.28, and 288.29 are intended to be cumulative of other powers granted to the Division of Bond Finance and the Department of Transportation under other provisions of law and are not intended to repeal, abrogate, or modify any such provisions.History.—s. 6, ch. 23758, 1947; s. 11, ch. 29788, 1955; ss. 22, 23, 35, ch. 69-106.Note.—Former s. 420.17.
FL Stat § 288.35 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part III - Foreign Trade Zones (Ss. 288.35-288.38)|288.35 - Definitions.

288.35 Definitions.—The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this part, shall have the following meanings:(1) “Corporation” means any corporation organized for the purpose of establishing, operating, and maintaining a foreign trade zone.(2) “Government agency” means the state or any county or political subdivision thereof; any state agency; any consolidated government of a county, and some or all of the municipalities located within the county; any chartered municipality in the state; and any of the institutions of such consolidated governments, counties, or municipalities. Specifically included are airports, port authorities, industrial authorities, and Space Florida.(3) “Act of Congress” means the Act of Congress approved June 18, 1934, entitled an Act to provide for the establishment, operation, and maintenance of foreign trade zones in ports of entry of the United States, to expedite and encourage foreign commerce, and for other purposes, as amended, and commonly known as the Foreign Trade Zones Act of 1934, 19 U.S.C. ss. 81a-81u.(4) “Operational and promotional advancements” means any advance of state funds which are drawn from the State Treasury for the purpose of paying legal obligations of the state on a cash basis.History.—s. 1, ch. 76-42; s. 3, ch. 78-375; s. 15, ch. 99-256; s. 6, ch. 2002-183; s. 56, ch. 2006-60.
FL Stat § 288.36 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part III - Foreign Trade Zones (Ss. 288.35-288.38)|288.36 - Foreign trade zones; authority to establish, operate, and maintain.

288.36 Foreign trade zones; authority to establish, operate, and maintain.—Any corporation or government agency shall have the power to apply to the proper authorities of the United States for a grant of the privilege of establishing, operating, and maintaining foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones under the provisions of the Act of Congress and, when the grant is issued, to accept the grant and to establish, operate, and maintain the foreign trade zones and foreign trade subzones and do all things necessary and proper to carry into effect the establishment, operation, and maintenance of such zones, all in accordance with the Act of Congress and other applicable laws and rules and regulations.History.—s. 2, ch. 76-42.
FL Stat § 288.37 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part III - Foreign Trade Zones (Ss. 288.35-288.38)|288.37 - Foreign trade zones; authority to select and describe locations and make rules.

288.37 Foreign trade zones; authority to select and describe locations and make rules.—Any corporation or government agency may select and describe the location of the foreign trade zones or foreign trade subzones for which an application is made under the provisions of the Act of Congress and make such rules and regulations concerning the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the foreign trade zones or foreign trade subzones as may be necessary to comply with the Act of Congress or as may be necessary to comply with the rules and regulations made in accordance with the Act of Congress.History.—s. 3, ch. 76-42.
FL Stat § 288.38 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part III - Foreign Trade Zones (Ss. 288.35-288.38)|288.38 - Applicability of state laws and rules concerning citrus fruit and products.

288.38 Applicability of state laws and rules concerning citrus fruit and products.—Any application for establishment of a foreign trade zone made pursuant hereto shall include a provision that all laws of this state and rules of the Florida Department of Citrus applicable to citrus fruit and processed citrus products shall equally apply within any foreign trade zone so established.History.—s. 4, ch. 76-42.
FL Stat § 288.7015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.7015 - Appointment of rules ombudsman; duties.

288.7015 Appointment of rules ombudsman; duties.—The Governor shall appoint a rules ombudsman, as defined in s. 288.703, in the Executive Office of the Governor, for considering the impact of agency rules on the state’s citizens and businesses. In carrying out duties as provided by law, the ombudsman shall consult with Enterprise Florida, Inc., at which point the department may recommend to improve the regulatory environment of this state. The duties of the rules ombudsman are to:(1) Carry out the responsibility provided in s. 120.54(3)(b), with respect to small businesses.(2) Review state agency rules that adversely or disproportionately impact businesses, particularly those relating to small and minority businesses.(3) Make recommendations on any existing or proposed rules to alleviate unnecessary or disproportionate adverse effects to businesses.(4) Each state agency shall cooperate fully with the rules ombudsman in identifying such rules. Further, each agency shall take the necessary steps to waive, modify, or otherwise minimize such adverse effects of any such rules. However, nothing in this section authorizes any state agency to waive, modify, provide exceptions to, or otherwise alter any rule that is:(a) Expressly required to implement or enforce any statutory provision or the express legislative intent thereof;(b) Designed to protect persons against discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicap, or marital status; or(c) Likely to prevent a significant risk or danger to the public health, the public safety, or the environment of the state.(5) The modification or waiver of any such rule pursuant to this section must be accomplished in accordance with the provisions of chapter 120.History.—s. 5, ch. 96-320; s. 67, ch. 2010-102; s. 171, ch. 2011-142; s. 45, ch. 2014-17.
FL Stat § 288.702 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.702 - Short title.

288.702 Short title.—This section and ss. 288.703-288.706 may be cited as the “Florida Small and Minority Business Assistance Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 85-104; s. 2, ch. 2007-157.
FL Stat § 288.7031 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.7031 - Application of certain definitions.

288.7031 Application of certain definitions.—The definitions of “small business,” “minority business enterprise,” and “certified minority business enterprise” provided in s. 288.703 apply to the state and all political subdivisions of the state.History.—s. 3, ch. 98-295.
FL Stat § 288.705 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.705 - Statewide contracts register.

288.705 Statewide contracts register.—All state agencies shall in a timely manner provide the Florida Small Business Development Center Procurement System with all formal solicitations for contractual services, supplies, and commodities. The Small Business Development Center shall coordinate with Minority Business Development Centers to compile and distribute this information to small and minority businesses requesting such service for the period of time necessary to familiarize the business with the market represented by state agencies. On or before February 1 of each year, the Small Business Development Center shall report to the department on the use of the statewide contracts register. The report shall include, but not be limited to, information relating to:(1) The total number of solicitations received from state agencies during the calendar year.(2) The number of solicitations received from each state agency during the calendar year.(3) The method of distributing solicitation information to businesses requesting such service.(4) The total number of businesses using the service.(5) The percentage of businesses using the service which are owned and controlled by minorities.(6) The percentage of service-disabled veteran business enterprises using the service.History.—s. 4, ch. 85-104; s. 277, ch. 92-279; s. 55, ch. 92-326; s. 23, ch. 94-322; s. 60, ch. 96-320; s. 39, ch. 2007-217; s. 2, ch. 2008-155; s. 173, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 288.7094 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.7094 - Black business investment corporations.

288.7094 Black business investment corporations.—(1) The term “black business investment corporation” means a corporation that provides loans, loan guarantees, or investments to black business enterprises under s. 288.7102.(2) A black business investment corporation that meets the requirements of s. 288.7102(4) is eligible to participate in the Black Business Loan Program and shall receive priority consideration by the department for participation in the program.History.—s. 10, ch. 2007-157; s. 3, ch. 2008-140; s. 175, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 288.71025 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.71025 - Prohibited acts; penalties.

288.71025 Prohibited acts; penalties.—(1) It is unlawful for any person to hold itself out as a black business investment corporation without being certified as eligible to participate in the Florida Black Business Loan Program.(2) In addition to any other penalties or remedies provided under law, the department may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction against any person for a knowing or willful violation of this section. Upon an adverse adjudication, the court may impose a civil penalty of up to $500 and payment of court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by the plaintiff.History.—s. 12, ch. 2007-157; s. 5, ch. 2010-39; s. 39, ch. 2013-15.
FL Stat § 288.7103 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.7103 - Eligibility for loan, loan guarantee, or investment.

288.7103 Eligibility for loan, loan guarantee, or investment.—A black business enterprise is not eligible to receive a loan, loan guarantee, or investment from funds disbursed pursuant to s. 288.7102 unless the black business enterprise demonstrates that:(1) The proposed loan, loan guarantee, or investment is economically sound and will assist the black business enterprise in entering the conventional lending market, increasing opportunities for employment, and strengthening the economy of the state.(2) The black business enterprise will be able to compete successfully in the private sector if the black business enterprise obtains the requested financial assistance and has obtained or will obtain appropriate and credible technical or managerial support through an organization approved by the corporation.History.—s. 13, ch. 2007-157.
FL Stat § 288.714 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IV - Small and Minority Business (Ss. 288.7015-288.714)|288.714 - Quarterly and annual reports.

288.714 Quarterly and annual reports.—(1) Each recipient of state funds under s. 288.7102 shall provide to the department a quarterly report within 15 days after the end of each calendar quarter that includes a detailed summary of the recipient’s performance of the duties imposed by s. 288.7102, including, but not limited to:(a) The dollar amount of all loans or loan guarantees made to black business enterprises, the percentages of the loans guaranteed, and the names and identification of the types of businesses served.(b) Loan performance information.(c) The amount and nature of all other financial assistance provided to black business enterprises.(d) The amount and nature of technical assistance provided to black business enterprises, including technical assistance services provided in areas in which such services are otherwise unavailable.(e) A balance sheet for the recipient, including an explanation of all investments and administrative and operational expenses.(f) A summary of all services provided to nonblack business enterprises, including the dollar value and nature of such services and the names and identification of the types of businesses served.(g) Any other information as required by policies adopted by the department.(2) The department must compile a summary of all quarterly reports within 30 days after the end of each calendar quarter which includes a detailed summary of the recipient’s performance of the duties imposed by s. 288.7102.(3) The department shall include in its annual report required under s. 20.60 a detailed report of the performance of the Black Business Loan Program. The report must include a cumulative summary of the quarterly report data compiled pursuant to subsection (2).History.—s. 20, ch. 85-104; s. 4, ch. 89-352; s. 66, ch. 96-320; s. 8, ch. 2002-180; s. 5, ch. 2003-268; s. 15, ch. 2007-157; s. 7, ch. 2010-39; s. 177, ch. 2011-142; s. 45, ch. 2012-96; s. 26, ch. 2013-39; s. 28, ch. 2013-42.
FL Stat § 288.770 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part V - Export Finance (Ss. 288.770-288.778)|288.770 - Short title.

288.770 Short title.—Sections 288.771-288.778 may be cited as the “Florida Export Finance Corporation Act.”History.—s. 46, ch. 93-187; s. 68, ch. 99-13.