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FL Stat § 288.826 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860)|288.826 - Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund.

288.826 Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund.—There is hereby established in the State Treasury the Florida International Trade and Promotion Trust Fund. The moneys deposited into this trust fund shall be administered by the department for the operation of Enterprise Florida, Inc., and for the operation of Florida international offices under s. 288.012.History.—s. 91, ch. 90-132; s. 114, ch. 90-201; s. 55, ch. 91-5; s. 26, ch. 91-201; s. 5, ch. 91-429; s. 16, ch. 92-299; s. 13, ch. 95-430; s. 79, ch. 96-320; s. 185, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 288.851 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860)|288.851 - Short title.

288.851 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Cuban Freedom Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 96-188.
FL Stat § 288.852 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860)|288.852 - Legislative purpose.

288.852 Legislative purpose.—It is the purpose of this act to assist in strengthening international sanctions against the government of Fidel Castro and his regime in the Republic of Cuba, encouraging the holding of free and fair elections, providing a policy framework for the United States and Florida to support a transition government and a democratically elected government in Cuba, and protecting the rights of Floridians who own claims to confiscated property abroad.History.—s. 2, ch. 96-188.
FL Stat § 288.855 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860)|288.855 - Export or sale for export to foreign countries in violation of federal law prohibited.

288.855 Export or sale for export to foreign countries in violation of federal law prohibited.—No person, corporation, company, or other entity shall export or make a sale intended for export to a foreign country of any goods, products, or services in violation of any federal law. Except as prohibited by the preceding sentence, no person, corporation, company, or other entity, by contract or otherwise, shall prohibit, restrict, or restrain the exportation or a sale intended for exportation from the state to a foreign country of any goods, products, or services.History.—s. 5, ch. 96-188.
FL Stat § 288.860 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VII - International Affairs (Ss. 288.816-288.860)|288.860 - International cultural agreements.

288.860 International cultural agreements.—(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Foreign country of concern” means the People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolás Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic, including any agency of or any other entity under significant control of such foreign country of concern.(b) “Political subdivision” has the same meaning as in s. 1.01(8) and includes any entity under the control of or established for the benefit of the political subdivision.(c) “Public school” means any education institution under the supervision of a school district and any entity under the control of or established for the benefit of a public school or school district.(d) “State agency” means any agency or unit of state government created or established by law and any entity under the control of or established for the benefit of a state agency.(e) “State college” means any postsecondary education institution under the supervision of the State Board of Education, including any entity under the control of or established for the benefit of a state college.(f) “State university” means any state university under the supervision of the Board of Governors, including any entity under the control of or established for the benefit of a state university.(2) A state agency, political subdivision, public school, state college, or state university authorized to expend state-appropriated funds or levy ad valorem taxes may not participate in any agreement with or accept any grant from a foreign country of concern, or any entity controlled by a foreign country of concern, which:(a) Constrains the freedom of contract of such public entity;(b) Allows the curriculum or values of a program in the state to be directed or controlled by the foreign country of concern; or(c) Promotes an agenda detrimental to the safety or security of the United States or its residents. Prior to the execution of any cultural exchange agreement with a foreign country of concern, the substance of the agreement shall be shared with federal agencies concerned with protecting national security or enforcing trade sanctions, embargoes, or other restrictions under federal law. If such federal agency provides information suggesting that such agreement promotes an agenda detrimental to the safety or security of the United States or its residents, the public entity may not enter into the agreement.(3) A state agency, political subdivision, public school, state college, or state university may not accept anything of value conditioned upon participation in a program or other endeavor to promote the language or culture of a foreign country of concern.History.—s. 2, ch. 2021-76.
FL Stat § 288.903 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VIII - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Ss. 288.901-288.923)|288.903 - Duties of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

288.903 Duties of Enterprise Florida, Inc.—Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall have the following duties:(1) Responsibly and prudently manage all public and private funds received, and ensure that the use of such funds is in accordance with all applicable laws, bylaws, or contractual requirements.(2) Administer the entities or programs created pursuant to part IX of this chapter; ss. 288.9622-288.9624; ss. 288.95155 and 288.9519; and chapter 95-429, Laws of Florida, line 1680Y.(3) Prepare an annual report pursuant to s. 288.906.(4) Prepare, in conjunction with the department, an annual incentives report pursuant to s. 288.907.(5) Assist the department with the development of an annual and a long-range strategic business blueprint for economic development required in s. 20.60.(6) In coordination with CareerSource Florida, Inc., identify education and training programs that will ensure that Florida businesses have access to a skilled and competent workforce necessary to compete successfully in the domestic and global marketplace.(7) Submit all proposed contracts with a total cost of $750,000 or more in accordance with the notice and review procedures of s. 216.177. If the chair and vice chair of the Legislative Budget Commission, or the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, timely advise Enterprise Florida, Inc., in writing that such proposed contract is contrary to legislative policy and intent, Enterprise Florida, Inc., may not execute such proposed contract. Enterprise Florida, Inc., may not enter into multiple related contracts to avoid the requirements of this subsection. This subsection does not apply to contracts for the award of a statutorily authorized incentive program.(8) Shall not create or establish any other entity, corporation, or direct-support organization, unless authorized by law.(9) Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall comply with the per diem and travel expense provisions of s. 112.061.History.—s. 4, ch. 92-277; s. 83, ch. 96-320; s. 30, ch. 97-278; s. 30, ch. 99-251; s. 24, ch. 2011-142; s. 28, ch. 2013-39; s. 30, ch. 2013-42; s. 9, ch. 2015-98; s. 21, ch. 2017-233.
FL Stat § 288.905 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VIII - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Ss. 288.901-288.923)|288.905 - President and employees of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

288.905 President and employees of Enterprise Florida, Inc.—(1) The board of directors of Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall appoint a president, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The president shall also be known as the “secretary of commerce” and shall serve as the Governor’s chief negotiator for business recruitment and business expansion.(2) The president is the chief administrative and operational officer of the board of directors and of Enterprise Florida, Inc., and shall direct and supervise the administrative affairs of the board of directors and any divisions, councils, or boards. The board of directors may delegate to the president those powers and responsibilities it deems appropriate, including hiring and management of all staff, except for the appointment of a president.(3) The board of directors shall establish and adjust the president’s compensation.(4) No employee of Enterprise Florida, Inc., including an officer or agent, the president, or the chief executive officer, may receive public compensation for employment that exceeds the salary and benefits authorized to be paid to the Governor. Any public payments of performance bonuses or severance pay to employees are prohibited unless specifically authorized by law.(5) Lodging expenses for an employee of Enterprise Florida, Inc., may not exceed $150 per day, excluding taxes, unless the corporation is participating in a negotiated group rate discount or the corporation provides documentation of at least three comparable alternatives demonstrating that such lodging at the required rate is not available. However, an employee of the corporation may expend his or her own funds for any lodging expenses in excess of $150 per day.(6) Funds of Enterprise Florida, Inc., may not be expended for food, beverages, lodging, entertainment, or gifts for employees of the corporation, board members of the corporation, or employees of a tourist or economic development entity that receives revenue from a tax imposed pursuant to s. 125.0104, s. 125.0108, or s. 212.0305, unless authorized pursuant to s. 112.061 or this section. An employee or board member of Enterprise Florida, Inc., may not accept or receive food, beverages, lodging, entertainment, or gifts from a tourist or economic development entity that receives revenue from a tax imposed pursuant to s. 125.0104, s. 125.0108, or s. 212.0305, or from any person, vendor, or other entity, doing business with the corporation unless such food, beverage, lodging, entertainment, or gift is available to similarly situated members of the general public.History.—s. 6, ch. 92-277; s. 85, ch. 96-320; s. 42, ch. 97-100; s. 32, ch. 97-278; s. 71, ch. 99-13; s. 32, ch. 99-251; s. 82, ch. 2000-165; s. 5, ch. 2000-317; s. 28, ch. 2005-2; s. 26, ch. 2011-142; s. 23, ch. 2017-233.
FL Stat § 288.911 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VIII - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Ss. 288.901-288.923)|288.911 - Creation and implementation of a marketing and image campaign.

288.911 Creation and implementation of a marketing and image campaign.—(1) Enterprise Florida, Inc., in collaboration with the private sector, shall create a marketing campaign to help attract, develop, and retain information technology businesses in this state. The campaign must be coordinated with any existing economic development promotion efforts in this state, and shall be jointly funded from private and public resources.(2) The message of the campaign shall be to increase national and international awareness of this state as a state ideally suited for the successful advancement of the information technology business sector. Marketing strategies shall include development of promotional materials, Internet and print advertising, public relations and media placement, trade show attendance at information technology events, and appropriate followup activities. Efforts to promote this state as a high-technology business leader must include identification and coordination of existing business technology resources, partnerships with economic development organizations and private sector businesses, continued retention and growth of businesses based in this state that produce high-technology products or use high-technology skills for manufacturing, and recruitment of new business in such area.History.—s. 34, ch. 2000-164.
FL Stat § 288.912 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VIII - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Ss. 288.901-288.923)|288.912 - Inventory of communities seeking to recruit businesses.

288.912 Inventory of communities seeking to recruit businesses.—By September 30 of each year, a county or municipality that has a population of at least 25,000 or its local economic development organization must submit to Enterprise Florida, Inc., a brief overview of the strengths, services, and economic development incentives that its community offers. The local government or its local economic development organization also must identify any industries that it is encouraging to locate or relocate to its area. A county or municipality having a population of 25,000 or fewer or its local economic development organization seeking to recruit businesses may submit information as required in this section and may participate in any activity or initiative resulting from the collection, analysis, and reporting of the information to Enterprise Florida, Inc., pursuant to this section.History.—s. 29, ch. 2011-142.
FL Stat § 288.92 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part VIII - Enterprise Florida, Inc. (Ss. 288.901-288.923)|288.92 - Divisions of Enterprise Florida, Inc.

288.92 Divisions of Enterprise Florida, Inc.—(1) Enterprise Florida, Inc., may create and dissolve divisions as necessary to carry out its mission. Each division shall have distinct responsibilities and complementary missions. At a minimum, Enterprise Florida, Inc., shall have divisions related to the following areas:(a) International Trade and Business Development;(b) Business Retention and Recruitment;(c) Tourism Marketing;(d) Minority Business Development; and(e) Sports Industry Development.(2)(a) The officers and agents of the divisions shall be hired and their annual compensation established by the president of Enterprise Florida, Inc., as deemed appropriate by the board of directors, and may be eligible for performance bonuses pursuant to s. 288.905. This paragraph does not apply to any employees of the corporation established pursuant to s. 288.1226.(b)1. The following officers and board members are subject to ss. 112.313(1)-(8), (10), (12), and (15); 112.3135; and 112.3143(2):a. Officers and members of the board of directors of the divisions of Enterprise Florida, Inc.b. Officers and members of the board of directors of subsidiaries of Enterprise Florida, Inc.c. Officers and members of the board of directors of corporations created to carry out the missions of Enterprise Florida, Inc.d. Officers and members of the board of directors of corporations with which a division is required by law to contract to carry out its missions.2. For purposes of applying ss. 112.313(1)-(8), (10), (12), and (15); 112.3135; and 112.3143(2) to activities of the officers and members of the board of directors specified in subparagraph 1., those persons shall be considered public officers or employees and the corporation shall be considered their agency.(c) The board of directors of Enterprise Florida, Inc., may organize the divisions and, to the greatest extent possible, minimize costs by requiring that the divisions share administrative staff.(3) Each division shall draft and submit an annual report for inclusion in the report required under s. 288.906 which details the division’s activities during the previous fiscal year and includes recommendations for improving current statutes related to the division’s area of responsibility.History.—s. 30, ch. 2011-142; s. 32, ch. 2013-39; s. 34, ch. 2013-42; s. 9, ch. 2014-183; s. 24, ch. 2017-233.
FL Stat § 288.9519 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IX - Technology Development (Ss. 288.95155-288.955)|288.9519 - Not-for-profit corporation.

288.9519 Not-for-profit corporation.—(1) It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the development of the state economy and to authorize the establishment of a not-for-profit organization that shall promote the competitiveness and profitability of high-technology business and industry through technology development projects of importance to specific manufacturing sectors in this state. This not-for-profit corporation shall work cooperatively with Enterprise Florida, Inc., and shall avoid duplicating the activities, programs, and functions of Enterprise Florida, Inc.(2) In addition to all other powers and authority, not explicitly prohibited by statutes, this not-for-profit organization has the following powers and duties:(a) To receive funds appropriated to the organization by the Legislature. Such funds may not duplicate funds appropriated to Enterprise Florida, Inc., but shall serve to further the advancement of the state economy, jointly and collaboratively with Enterprise Florida, Inc.(b) To submit a legislative budget request through a state agency.(c) To accept gifts, grants, donations, expenses, in-kind services, or other goods or services for carrying out its purposes, and to expend such funds or assets in any legal manner according to the terms and conditions of acceptance and without interference, control, or restraint by the state.(d) To carry forward any unexpended state appropriations into succeeding fiscal years.History.—s. 12, ch. 93-187; s. 98, ch. 96-320; s. 38, ch. 99-251.
FL Stat § 288.9520 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part IX - Technology Development (Ss. 288.95155-288.955)|288.9520 - Public records exemption.

288.9520 Public records exemption.—Materials that relate to methods of manufacture or production, potential trade secrets, potentially patentable material, actual trade secrets, business transactions, financial and proprietary information, and agreements or proposals to receive funding that are received, generated, ascertained, or discovered by Enterprise Florida, Inc., including its affiliates or subsidiaries and partnership participants, such as private enterprises, educational institutions, and other organizations, are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, except that a recipient of Enterprise Florida, Inc., research funds shall make available, upon request, the title and description of the research project, the name of the researcher, and the amount and source of funding provided for the project.History.—s. 17, ch. 89-381; s. 81, ch. 90-360; s. 13, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 95-230; s. 99, ch. 96-320; s. 147, ch. 96-406; s. 39, ch. 99-251.Note.—Former s. 240.539(7).
FL Stat § 288.9608 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part X - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619)|288.9608 - Creation and funding of the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund.

288.9608 Creation and funding of the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund.—(1) The corporation shall establish an account known as the Energy, Technology, and Economic Development Guaranty Fund. The corporation may deposit moneys or other cash equivalents into the fund and maintain a balance in the fund, from general revenue funds of the state as are authorized for that purpose or any other designated funding sources not inconsistent with state law.(2) If the corporation determines that the moneys in the guaranty agreement fund are not sufficient to meet the obligations of the guaranty agreement fund, the corporation is authorized to use the necessary amount of any available moneys that it may have which are not needed for, then or in the foreseeable future, or committed to other authorized functions and purposes of the corporation. Any such moneys so used may be reimbursed out of the guaranty agreement fund if and when there are moneys therein available for the purpose.(3) The determination of when additional moneys will be needed for the guaranty agreement fund, the amounts that will be needed, and the availability or unavailability of other moneys shall be made solely by the corporation in the exercise of its discretion.History.—ss. 32, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 234, ch. 95-148; s. 104, ch. 96-320; s. 8, ch. 2010-139.
FL Stat § 288.9609 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part X - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619)|288.9609 - Bonds as legal investments.

288.9609 Bonds as legal investments.—All banks, trust companies, bankers, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking and investment business; all insurance companies, insurance associations, and other persons carrying on an insurance business; and all executors, administrators, curators, trustees, and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys, or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or other obligations issued by the corporation. Such bonds and obligations shall be authorized security for all public deposits. It is the purpose of this section to authorize all persons, political subdivisions, and officers, public and private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them for the purchase of any such bonds or other obligations. Nothing contained in this section with regard to legal investments shall be construed as relieving any person of any duty of exercising reasonable care in selecting securities.History.—ss. 33, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 9, ch. 2010-139.
FL Stat § 288.9610 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XIX - Public Business|Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements|Part X - Capital Development (Ss. 288.9602-288.9619)|288.9610 - Annual reports of Florida Development Finance Corporation.

288.9610 Annual reports of Florida Development Finance Corporation.—On or before 90 days after the close of the Florida Development Finance Corporation’s fiscal year, the corporation shall submit to the Governor, the Legislature, the Auditor General, the Department of Economic Opportunity, and the governing body of each public entity for which the corporation issues revenue bonds pursuant to s. 288.9606 or with which it has entered into an interlocal agreement a complete and detailed report setting forth:(1) The results of any audit conducted under s. 11.45.(2) The activities, operations, and accomplishments of the Florida Development Finance Corporation, including the number of businesses assisted by the corporation.(3) Its assets, liabilities, income, and operating expenses at the end of its most recent fiscal year, including a description of all of its outstanding revenue bonds.History.—ss. 34, 62, ch. 93-187; s. 1, ch. 93-402; s. 39, ch. 2002-1; s. 46, ch. 2004-305; s. 74, ch. 2010-102; s. 10, ch. 2010-139; s. 8, ch. 2020-30.