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FL Stat § 259.1051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 259 - Land Acquisitions for Conservation or Recreation|259.1051 - Florida Forever Trust Fund.

259.1051 Florida Forever Trust Fund.—(1) There is created the Florida Forever Trust Fund to carry out the purposes of ss. 259.032, 259.105, 259.1052, and 375.031. The Florida Forever Trust Fund shall be held and administered by the Department of Environmental Protection. Proceeds from the sale of bonds, except proceeds of refunding bonds, issued under s. 215.618 and payable from moneys transferred to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund under s. 201.15(1), not to exceed $5.3 billion, must be deposited into this trust fund to be distributed and used as provided in s. 259.105(3). The bond resolution adopted by the governing board of the Division of Bond Finance of the State Board of Administration may provide for additional provisions that govern the disbursement of the bond proceeds.(2) The Department of Environmental Protection shall distribute revenues from the Florida Forever Trust Fund only to programs of state agencies or local governments as set out in s. 259.105(3) or as provided in s. 259.1052. Excluding distributions to the Save Our Everglades Trust Fund and distributions for the acquisition of the Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever acquisition as provided in s. 259.1052, the distributions shall be spent by the recipient within 90 days after the date on which the Department of Environmental Protection initiates the transfer.(3) The Department of Environmental Protection shall ensure that the proceeds from the sale of bonds issued under s. 215.618 and payable from moneys transferred to the Land Acquisition Trust Fund under s. 201.15(1) shall be administered and expended in a manner that ensures compliance of each issue of bonds that are issued on the basis that interest thereon will be excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes, with the applicable provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder, to the extent necessary to preserve the exclusion of interest on the bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes. The Department of Environmental Protection shall administer the use and disbursement of the proceeds of such bonds or require that the use and disbursement thereof be administered in a manner to implement strategies to maximize any available benefits under the applicable provisions of the United States Internal Revenue Code or regulations promulgated thereunder, to the extent not inconsistent with the purposes identified in s. 259.105(3).History.—s. 1, ch. 99-246; s. 4, ch. 2000-129; s. 6, ch. 2006-231; s. 14, ch. 2008-229; s. 28, ch. 2015-229.
FL Stat § 259.1052 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 259 - Land Acquisitions for Conservation or Recreation|259.1052 - Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever Acquisition; Conditions for Purchase.

259.1052 Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever acquisition; conditions for purchase.—(1) The acquisition of the state’s portion of the Babcock Crescent B Ranch by the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund is a conservation acquisition under the Florida Forever program created in s. 259.105, with a goal of sustaining the ecological and economic integrity of the property being acquired while allowing the business of the ranch to operate and prosper.(2) The Babcock Crescent B Ranch constitutes a unique land mass that has significant scientific, cultural, historical, recreational, ecological, wildlife, fisheries, and productive values. The property is part of a potential greenway of undeveloped land extending from Lake Okeechobee to the east and Charlotte Harbor to the west. The natural beauty and abundant resources of the ranch provide numerous public recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, and hunting.(3) The Legislature recognizes that the acquisition of the state’s portion of the Babcock Crescent B Ranch represents a unique opportunity to assist in preserving the largest private and undeveloped single-ownership tract of land in Charlotte County. The Legislature further recognizes Lee County as a partner in the acquisition of the ranch. Upon the termination or expiration of the management agreement, Lee County will retain ownership and assume responsibility for management of the Lee County portion of the acquisition. Lee County and the lead manager may enter into an agreement for management of the Lee County property.(4) This section authorizes the acquisition of the state’s portion of the Babcock Crescent B Ranch in order to protect and preserve for future generations the scientific, scenic, historic, and natural values of the ranch, including rivers and ecosystems; to protect and preserve the archaeological, geological, and cultural resources of the ranch; to provide for species recovery; and to provide opportunities for public recreation compatible with the working ranch and agricultural activities conducted on the property.(5) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall, with the cooperation of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, be the lead managing agency responsible for the management of Babcock Crescent B Ranch.History.—s. 7, ch. 2006-231; s. 2, ch. 2013-226; s. 25, ch. 2016-233.
FL Stat § 260.011 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.011 - Popular Name.

260.011 Popular name.—This chapter may be cited as the “Florida Greenways and Trails Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 79-110; s. 7, ch. 96-389; s. 2, ch. 2005-87.
FL Stat § 260.013 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.013 - Definitions.

260.013 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.(2) “Department” means the Department of Environmental Protection.(3) “Designation” means the identification and inclusion of specific lands and waterways as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails pursuant to a formal public process, including the specific written consent of the landowner. When the department determines that public access is appropriate for greenways and trails, written authorization must be granted by the landowner to the department permitting public access to all or a specified part of the landowner’s property. The department’s determination shall be noticed pursuant to s. 120.525, and the department shall also notify the landowner by certified mail at least 7 days before any public meeting regarding the intent to designate.(4) “Greenway” means a linear open space established along either a natural corridor, such as a riverfront, stream valley, or ridgeline, or over land along a railroad right-of-way converted to recreational use, a canal, a scenic road, or other route; any natural or landscaped course for pedestrian or bicycle passage; an open space connector linking parks, nature reserves, cultural features, or historic sites with each other and populated areas; or a local strip or linear park designated as a parkway or greenbelt.(5) “Office” means the Office of Greenways and Trails within the Department of Environmental Protection.(6) “Trails” means linear corridors and any adjacent support parcels on land or water providing public access for recreation or authorized alternative modes of transportation.History.—s. 3, ch. 79-110; s. 2, ch. 87-328; s. 4, ch. 91-62; s. 106, ch. 94-356; s. 9, ch. 96-389; s. 5, ch. 98-336; s. 23, ch. 99-247; s. 4, ch. 2005-87.
FL Stat § 260.014 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.014 - Florida Greenways and Trails System.

260.014 Florida Greenways and Trails System.—The Florida Greenways and Trails System shall be a statewide system of greenways and trails which shall consist of individual greenways and trails and networks of greenways and trails which may be designated as a part of the statewide system by the department. Mapping or other forms of identification of lands and waterways as suitable for inclusion in the system of greenways and trails, mapping of ecological characteristics for any purpose, or development of information for planning purposes shall not constitute designation. No lands or waterways may be designated as a part of the statewide system of greenways and trails without the specific written consent of the landowner.History.—s. 4, ch. 79-110; s. 10, ch. 96-389; s. 6, ch. 98-336; s. 24, ch. 99-247.
FL Stat § 260.0141 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.0141 - Greenways and Trails Program.

260.0141 Greenways and Trails Program.—There is established within the department the “Florida Greenways and Trails Program,” the purpose of which is to facilitate the establishment of a statewide system of greenways and trails. Planning materials, maps, data, and other information developed or used in the program shall not be construed as designation of lands as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails. Identification of lands in such information shall not:(1) Require or empower any unit of local or regional government, or any state agency, to impose additional or more restrictive environmental, land-use, or zoning regulations;(2) Be construed or cited as authority to adopt, enforce, or amend any environmental rule or regulation; comprehensive plan goals, policies, or objectives; or zoning or land-use ordinance;(3) Be used as the basis for permit denial; imposition of any permit condition; or application of any rule, regulation, or ordinance by any subdivision of local, regional, or state government; or(4) Be construed or cited as authority by any governmental agency to reduce or restrict the rights of owners of lands so identified.History.—s. 3, ch. 87-328; s. 11, ch. 96-389; s. 7, ch. 98-336; s. 5, ch. 2005-87.
FL Stat § 260.015 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.015 - Acquisition of Land.

260.015 Acquisition of land.—(1) The department is authorized to acquire by gift or purchase the fee simple absolute title or any lesser interest in land, including easements, for the purposes of this chapter pursuant to the provisions of chapter 375, except that:(a) The department’s power of eminent domain shall be limited to curing defects in title accepted by the board pursuant to subsection (2).(b) Lists of proposed acquisitions for the Florida Greenways and Trails Program shall be prepared according to procedures adopted by the department.(c) Projects acquired under this chapter shall not be subject to the evaluation and selection procedures of s. 259.035, regardless of the estimated value of such projects. All projects shall be acquired in accordance with the acquisition procedures of chapter 259, except that the department may use the appraisal procedure used by the Department of Transportation to acquire transportation rights-of-way.(2) For purposes of the Florida Greenways and Trails Program, the board may:(a) Accept fee simple title or any lesser interest in lands through methods, including, but not limited to, purchase, donation, grant, dedication, lease, easement, license, or other agreement, to facilitate the establishment of a statewide system of greenways and trails.(b) Accept title to abandoned railroad rights-of-way which is conveyed by quitclaim deed through purchase, dedication, gift, grant, or settlement, notwithstanding s. 253.025.(c) Enter into an agreement or, upon delegation, the department may enter into an agreement, with a nonprofit corporation, as defined in s. 253.025, to assume responsibility for acquisition of lands pursuant to this section. The agreement may transfer responsibility for all matters which may be delegated or waived pursuant to s. 253.025.(3) Easements, licenses, and use agreements upon, over, under, across, or along any land, the fee title of which has been acquired for the purposes of this chapter, may be granted by the department so long as the use of the easement, license, or use agreement does not interfere with the purposes of this chapter.History.—s. 5, ch. 79-110; s. 4, ch. 87-328; s. 5, ch. 89-174; s. 8, ch. 92-288; s. 18, ch. 94-240; s. 12, ch. 96-389; s. 11, ch. 97-164; s. 7, ch. 2005-87; s. 35, ch. 2016-233.
FL Stat § 260.0161 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.0161 - Coordination With Department of Transportation.

260.0161 Coordination with Department of Transportation.—(1) Upon the request of the department, the Department of Transportation shall provide information to the department on abandoned and to-be-abandoned railroad rights-of-way.(2) The Department of Transportation and the department shall coordinate their evaluations of potential acquisitions and their acquisition priorities with respect to abandoned railroad rights-of-way in order to avoid competing for the same corridors.(3) After the Department of Transportation acquires abandoned railroad rights-of-way for future transportation purposes, the Department of Transportation shall lease such rights-of-way to a public agency or private organization for interim public greenway or trail use if:(a) The public agency or private organization has requested use of the right-of-way for interim public recreational trail use;(b) The public agency or private organization agrees in writing to assume all liability and management responsibilities as defined by the Department of Transportation; and(c) The use of the right-of-way as a recreational trail does not interfere with the ultimate transportation purposes of the property as determined by the secretary of the Department of Transportation.(4) If the Department of Transportation determines that an abandoned railroad right-of-way which has been leased for interim recreational trail use is needed for transportation purposes, the Department of Transportation shall work with the leasing agency to accommodate, when feasible, the existing trail use in conjunction with the use of the right-of-way for transportation.History.—s. 6, ch. 87-328; s. 107, ch. 94-356; s. 14, ch. 96-389.
FL Stat § 260.019 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.019 - Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail.

260.019 Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail.—(1) The Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail is hereby created as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails Program.(2) The department shall establish the initial starting and ending points by latitude and longitude for the trail segments described in subsection (3) within 180 days after the effective date of this act. Except for the Big Bend Historic Saltwater Paddling Trail, segment 6, the department has the exclusive authority to officially name and locate the remaining 25 trail segments. The department shall name and locate the segments based on logical geographical boundaries, safety to trail users, ease of management, desires of local communities and user groups, and other factors that assist in the overall success of the trail system. The department may adjust the location of any trail segment; give official recognition to specific sites along the trail route; publish official trail guides and literature in cooperation with other governmental and private entities; and resolve conflicts that may arise between competing and conflicting parties over trail issues. The Florida Greenways and Trails Council may advise the department on all matters relating to the paddling trail.(3) The Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail shall be composed of 26 segments that start at the Florida-Alabama border on the west and end at the Florida-Georgia border on the east. The general geographic locations of the segments are:(a) Segment 1: Pensacola/Fort Pickens.(b) Segment 2: Choctawhatchee Bay.(c) Segment 3: Panama City Beach/St. Andrews Bay.(d) Segment 4: St. Joseph Bay/Apalachicola Bay.(e) Segment 5: Alligator Harbor/Ochlockonee Bay.(f) Segment 6: Big Bend Historic Saltwater Paddling Trail.(g) Segment 7: Crystal Bay/St. Martin’s.(h) Segment 8: Pinellas.(i) Segment 9: Tampa Bay/Longboat Key.(j) Segment 10: Sarasota/Venice.(k) Segment 11: Charlotte Harbor.(l) Segment 12: Sanibel/Estero Bay.(m) Segment 13: Rookery Bay/Ten Thousand Islands.(n) Segment 14: Everglades National Park.(o) Segment 15: Florida Keys.(p) Segment 16: Biscayne Bay.(q) Segment 17: Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale.(r) Segment 18: Pompano Beach/Lake Worth.(s) Segment 19: Palm Beach/Loxahatchee.(t) Segment 20: Hobe Sound/Ft. Pierce.(u) Segment 21: Vero Beach/Indian River Saltwater.(v) Segment 22: Merritt Island/Mosquito Lagoon.(w) Segment 23: Tomoka/Flagler.(x) Segment 24: Anastasia/Guana River.(y) Segment 25: Jacksonville/St. Johns River.(z) Segment 26: Nassau/Fort Clinch.History.—s. 9, ch. 2005-87; s. 39, ch. 2010-5.
FL Stat § 260.021 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act|260.021 - Recreational Opportunities on Mined Lands.

260.021 Recreational opportunities on mined lands.—The Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon Florida, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, in partnership with the phosphate industry and other mining companies, are encouraged to continue the operation of the nonprofit corporation, Florida Mining-Recreation, Inc., for the purpose of working with industry, government, and private landowners to create plans and assist in the development of recreational opportunities on mined lands in the state. These opportunities should include walking, hiking, use of off-highway vehicles, canoeing, bicycling, equestrian activities, wildlife viewing, and other trail areas along with developing fishing and hunting lands. The board of directors of the corporation is encouraged to be composed of a member, or members, from the companies mining in the state; a member, or members, chosen by the Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon Florida, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; and other members chosen by agreement of the partners.History.—s. 10, ch. 2005-87.
FL Stat § 261.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 261 - Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation|261.01 - Short Title.

261.01 Short title.—This chapter may be cited as the “T. Mark Schmidt Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation Act.”History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 261.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 261 - Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation|261.02 - Legislative Findings and Intent.

261.02 Legislative findings and intent.—(1) The Legislature finds that off-highway vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in this state and that the use of these vehicles should be controlled and managed to minimize negative effects on the environment, wildlife habitats, native wildlife, and native flora and fauna.(2) The Legislature declares that effectively managed areas and adequate facilities for the use of off-highway vehicles are compatible with this state’s overall recreation plan and the underlying goal of multiple use.(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that:(a) Existing off-highway vehicle recreational areas, facilities, and opportunities be improved and appropriately expanded and be managed in a manner consistent with this chapter, in particular to maintain natural resources and sustained long-term use of off-highway vehicle trails and areas.(b) New off-highway vehicle recreational areas, facilities, and opportunities be provided and managed pursuant to this chapter in a manner that will sustain both long-term use and the environment.(4) Nothing contained within this chapter shall be construed to require the construction or maintenance of off-highway vehicle recreation areas, facilities, or trails on public lands where such construction or maintenance would be inconsistent with the property’s management objectives or land management plan.History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.
FL Stat § 261.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property|Chapter 261 - Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation|261.03 - Definitions.

261.03 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Advisory committee” means the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee created by s. 261.04.(2) “ATV” means any motorized off-highway or all-terrain vehicle 55 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 1,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on three or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons.(3) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.(4) “OHM” or “off-highway motorcycle” means any motor vehicle used off the roads or highways of this state that has a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and is designed to travel with not more than two wheels in contact with the ground, but excludes a tractor, an electric bicycle, or a moped.(5) “Off-highway vehicle” means any ATV, two-rider ATV, ROV, or OHM that is used off the roads or highways of this state and that is not registered and licensed for highway use under chapter 320.(6) “Program” means the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Program.(7) “Public lands” means lands within the state that are available for public use and that are owned, operated, or managed by a federal, state, county, or municipal governmental entity.(8) “ROV” means any motorized recreational off-highway vehicle 80 inches or less in width which has a dry weight of 2,500 pounds or less, is designed to travel on four or more nonhighway tires, and is manufactured for recreational use by one or more persons. The term does not include a golf cart as defined in ss. 316.003 and 320.01 or a low-speed vehicle as defined in s. 320.01.(9) “System” means the off-highway vehicle recreation areas and trails on public lands within the state.(10) “Trust fund” means the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service.(11) “Two-rider ATV” means any ATV that is specifically designed by the manufacturer for a single operator and one passenger.History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295; s. 26, ch. 2005-164; s. 1, ch. 2009-137; s. 1, ch. 2010-198; s. 42, ch. 2010-223; s. 66, ch. 2011-206; s. 12, ch. 2012-7; s. 77, ch. 2013-160; s. 1, ch. 2014-187; s. 1, ch. 2019-19; s. 1, ch. 2020-69.