21 sections in this chapter.
Fla. Stat. § 259.01 Short title
0.1K chars
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Land Conservation Program.”
Fla. Stat. § 259.03 Definitions
4.0K chars
The following terms and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:(1) “Council” means that council established pursuant to s. 259.035.(2) “Board” means the Governor an…
Fla. Stat. § 259.032 Conservation and recreation lands
53.3K chars
(1) It is the policy of the state that the citizens of this state shall be assured public ownership of natural areas for purposes of maintaining this state’s unique natural resources; protecting air, land, and water quality; promoting water resource development to meet the needs …
Fla. Stat. § 259.0322 Reinstitution of payments in lieu of taxes; duration
0.3K chars
If the Department of Environmental Protection has made a payment in lieu of taxes to a governmental entity and subsequently suspended such payment, the department shall reinstitute appropriate payments and continue the payments in consecutive years until the governmental entity h…
Fla. Stat. § 259.035 Acquisition and Restoration Council
10.3K chars
(1) There is created the Acquisition and Restoration Council.(a) The council shall be composed of 10 voting members, 4 of whom shall be appointed by the Governor. Of these four appointees, three shall be from scientific disciplines related to land, water, or environmental science…
Fla. Stat. § 259.036 Management review teams
7.8K chars
(1) To determine whether conservation, preservation, and recreation lands titled in the name of the board are being managed for purposes that are compatible with conservation, preservation, or recreation in accordance with a land management plan adopted pursuant to s. 259.032, th…
Fla. Stat. § 259.037 Land Management Uniform Accounting Council
11.0K chars
(1) The Land Management Uniform Accounting Council (LMUAC) is created within the Department of Environmental Protection and shall consist of the director of the Division of State Lands, the director of the Division of Recreation and Parks, and the director of the Office of Coasta…
Fla. Stat. § 259.04 Board; powers and duties
3.3K chars
(1) For projects and acquisitions selected for purchase pursuant to ss. 259.035 and 259.105:(a) The board is given the responsibility, authority, and power to develop and execute a comprehensive, statewide 5-year plan to conserve, restore, and protect environmentally endangered l…
Fla. Stat. § 259.042 Tax increment financing for conservation lands
10.1K chars
(1) Two or more counties, or a combination of at least one county and one or more municipalities, may establish, through an interlocal agreement, a tax increment area for conservation lands. The interlocal agreement, at a minimum, must:(a) Identify the geographic boundaries of th…
Fla. Stat. § 259.045 Purchase of lands in areas of critical state concern; recommendations by department and land authorities
3.4K chars
Within 45 days after the Administration Commission designates an area as an area of critical state concern under s. 380.05, and annually thereafter, the Department of Environmental Protection shall consider the recommendations of the state land planning agency pursuant to s. 380.…
Fla. Stat. § 259.047 Acquisition of land on which an agricultural lease exists
1.3K chars
(1) When land with an existing agricultural lease is acquired in fee simple pursuant to this chapter or chapter 375, the existing agricultural lease may continue in force for the actual time remaining on the lease agreement. Any entity managing lands acquired under this section m…
Fla. Stat. § 259.05 Issuance of bonds
1.2K chars
(1) Upon request of the board, by appropriate resolution, the Division of Bond Finance from time to time, subject to the debt limitation provided herein, may issue bonds pledging the full faith and credit of the state as shall be necessary to provide sufficient funds to achieve t…
Fla. Stat. § 259.06 Construction
0.1K chars
The provisions of ss. 259.01-259.06 shall be liberally construed in a manner to accomplish the purposes thereof.
Fla. Stat. § 259.07 Public meetings
0.6K chars
The council, before making recommendations to the board for the purchase of any land pursuant to s. 259.035, shall hold one or more public meetings on the proposed purchase of such land in areas of the state where major portions of such land are situated. At least 30 days in adva…
Fla. Stat. § 259.101 Florida Preservation 2000 Act
15.4K chars
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida Preservation 2000 Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) The alteration and development of Florida’s natural areas to accommodate its rapidly growing population have contributed to the …
Fla. Stat. § 259.105 The Florida Forever Act
101.2K chars
(1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Forever Act.”(2)(a) The Legislature finds and declares that:1. Land acquisition programs have provided tremendous financial resources for purchasing environmentally significant lands to protect those lands from imminent development or…
Fla. Stat. § 259.1051 Florida Forever Trust Fund
4.9K chars
(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 proce…
Fla. Stat. § 259.1052 Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever acquisition; conditions for purchase
4.5K chars
(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 …
Fla. Stat. § 259.10521 Citizen support organization; use of property
8.8K chars
(1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purpose of this section, the “citizen support organization” means an organization that is:(a) A Florida corporation not for profit incorporated under the provisions of chapter 617 and approved by the Department of State;(b) Organized and operated to condu…
Fla. Stat. § 259.1053 Babcock Ranch Preserve; Babcock Ranch Advisory Group
20.7K chars
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Babcock Ranch Preserve Act.”(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Babcock Ranch Preserve” and “preserve” mean the lands and facilities acquired in the purchase of the Babcock Crescent B Ranch, as provided in s. …
Fla. Stat. § 259.1055 Florida wildlife corridor
15.7K chars
(1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida Wildlife Corridor Act.”(2) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The Legislature finds that this state’s population is growing rapidly and that lands and waters that provide this state’s green infrastructure and vital habitat for wide-ra…