Title XXV, Aviation

Space Florida may apply to the Federal Government for a grant allowing the designation of any spaceport territory as a foreign trade zone pursuant to ss. 288.36 and 288.37. However, the designation of any spaceport territory as a foreign trade zone does not authorize an exemption…

As an independent special district, Space Florida has sovereign immunity in the same manner as the state under the laws and Constitution of the State of Florida. The state, by this section, hereby waives the sovereign immunity granted to the same extent as waived by the state und…

(1) The board of directors may at any time strike out or correct the description of any land within or claimed to be within the boundary lines of any spaceport territory upon the written consent of the owners of all the land that would be included or excluded from the boundary li…

The board or any aggrieved person may have recourse to such remedies in law and equity as may be necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this act, including injunctive relief to enjoin or restrain any person violating the provisions of this act, and any bylaws, reso…

(1) Revenue bonds issued by Space Florida shall not be deemed revenue bonds issued by the state or its agencies for purposes of s. 11, Art. VII of the State Constitution and ss. 215.57-215.83. Space Florida shall include in its annual report to the Governor and Legislature, as pr…

If the proceeds of any bonds shall be less than the cost of completing the project in connection with which such bonds are issued, the board may authorize the issuance of additional bonds, upon such terms and conditions as the board may provide in the resolution authorizing the i…

Space Florida through its board may issue bonds to provide for the retirement or refunding of any bonds or obligations of Space Florida that at the time of such issuance are or subsequently thereto become due and payable, or that at the time of issuance have been called or are or…

All pledges of revenues made pursuant to this act shall be valid and binding from the time when such pledges are made. All such revenues so pledged and thereafter collected shall immediately be subject to the lien of such pledges without any physical delivery thereof or further a…

In the discretion of the board, any issue of bonds may be secured by a trust agreement by and between Space Florida and a corporate trustee which may be any trust company or bank having the powers of a trust company within or without the state. The resolution authorizing the issu…

Bonds may be sold in blocks or installments at different times, or an entire issue or series may be sold at one time. Bonds may only be sold at public sale after being advertised and publicly noticed, unless Space Florida has previously complied with the provisions of s. 218.385.…

Bonds may be authorized by resolution or resolutions of the board which are adopted by a majority of all of the members thereof then in office and present at the meeting at which the resolution or resolutions are adopted and shall be approved as provided in s. 331.305. The resolu…

Pending the preparation of definitive bonds, the board may issue interim certificates or receipts or temporary bonds, in such form and with such provisions as the board may determine, exchangeable for definitive bonds when such bonds shall have been executed and are available for…

Any bond issued under this act and any interim certificate, receipt, or temporary bond shall, in the absence of an express recital on the face thereof that it is nonnegotiable, be fully negotiable and shall be and constitute negotiable instruments within the meaning and for all p…

The board may make such provision with respect to the defeasance of the right, title, and interest of the holders of any of the bonds and obligations of Space Florida in any revenues, funds, or other properties by which such bonds are secured as the board deems appropriate and, w…

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, all bonds issued under the provisions of this act shall constitute legal investments for savings banks, banks, trust companies, insurance companies, executors, administrators, trustees, guardians, and other fiduciaries a…

Any resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds may contain such covenants as the board may deem advisable and all such covenants shall constitute valid and legally binding and enforceable contracts between Space Florida and the bondholders, regardless of the time of issuance th…

Any bonds issued by Space Florida shall be incontestable in the hands of bona fide purchasers or holders for value and shall not be invalid because of any irregularity or defect in the proceedings for the issue and sale thereof. Before the issuance of any bonds, Space Florida sha…

This act constitutes full and complete authority for the issuance of bonds and the exercise of the powers of Space Florida provided herein. Any and all bonds issued by Space Florida shall not be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Florida and do not constitute an…

The board may in its discretion invest funds of Space Florida through the Chief Financial Officer or in:(1) Direct obligations of or obligations guaranteed by the United States or for the payment of the principal and interest of which the faith and credit of the United States is …

The board may establish and from time to time redetermine the fiscal year of Space Florida. Unless the board otherwise provides, Space Florida’s fiscal year shall be July 1 through June 30.History.—ss. 53, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 16, ch. 2002-183; s. 43, ch. 2006…

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 may not insure buildings and property owned or leased by Space Florida.(2) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established…

It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such pu…

The Administration Commission and state agencies shall have authority to adopt rules containing procedures for review of spaceport plans and amendments and development orders for projects applied for or issued under this act.History.—ss. 60, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192.

The exercise of the powers granted by this act in all respects shall be for the benefit of the people of the state, for the increase of their industry and prosperity, for the improvement of their health and living conditions, and for the provision of gainful employment and shall …

(1)(a) The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state, or the name of any person or business entity transacting business in this state, may not use the words “Space Florida,” “Florida Space Authority,” “Florida Aerospace Finance …

(1) It shall be the duty, function, and responsibility of the Department of Transportation to promote the further development and improvement of aerospace transportation facilities; to address intermodal requirements and impacts of the launch ranges, spaceports, and other space t…

(1) The Legislature finds that the aerospace industry is critical to the economic future of the state and that the competitiveness of the industry in the state depends upon the development and maintenance of a qualified workforce. The Legislature further finds that the aerospace …

(1) In consultation with Space Florida, the Department of Transportation may fund spaceport discretionary capacity improvement projects, as defined in s. 331.303, at up to 100 percent of the project’s cost if:(a) Important access and on-spaceport-territory space transportation ca…

(1) The International Aerospace Innovation Fund is established to accelerate global aerospace innovation by funding collaborative research and development projects, workforce development initiatives, and commercialization efforts. The International Aerospace Innovation Fund shall…

(1) For purposes of this section, the term:(a) “Crew” has the same meaning as defined in 51 U.S.C. s. 50902.(b) “Participant” means a spaceflight participant as defined in 51 U.S.C. s. 50902.(c) “Spaceflight activities” means launch services or reentry services as those terms are…

(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Launch” has the same meaning as provided in 51 U.S.C. s. 50902.(b) “Law enforcement agency” has the same meaning as provided in s. 908.102.(c) “Law enforcement officer” has the same meaning as provided in s. 943.10.(d) “Reentry” has the …

(1) It shall be the duty, function, and responsibility of the Department of Transportation to plan airport systems in this state. In carrying out this duty and responsibility, the department may assist and advise, cooperate, and coordinate with the federal, state, local, or priva…

Sections 332.003-332.007 may be cited as the “Florida Airport Development and Accountability Act.”History.—s. 257, ch. 84-309; s. 1, ch. 84-320; s. 16, ch. 2025-155.

As used in ss. 332.003-332.007, the term:(1) “Airport” means any area of land or water, or any manmade object or facility located therein, which is used, or intended for public use, for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for…

(1) This act specifically prohibits the Department of Transportation from regulating commercial air carriers operating within the state pursuant to federal authority and regulations; from participating in or exercising control in the management and operation of a sponsor’s airpor…

The Department of Transportation shall, within the resources provided to the department:(1) Provide coordination and assistance for the development of a viable aviation system in this state. To support the system, a statewide aviation system plan shall be developed and periodical…

(1) Federal funding of individual local airport projects shall continue to be wholly between the local airport sponsors and the appropriate federal agencies; however, the Department of Transportation is authorized to receive federal grants for statewide projects when no local spo…

(1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Commercial service airport” means an airport providing commercial service, including large, medium, small, and nonhub airports as classified by the Federal Aviation Administration.(b) “Consent agenda” means an agenda which consists of it…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the department’s authority under s. 331.360.History.—s. 5, ch. 99-256; s. 70, ch. 2025-208.

The following words, terms, and phrases shall in ss. 332.01-332.12 have the meanings herein given, unless otherwise specifically defined, or unless another intention clearly appears, or the context otherwise requires:(1) “Municipality” means any county, city, village, or town of …

(1) Every municipality is hereby authorized through its governing body, to acquire property, real or personal, for the purpose of establishing, constructing, and enlarging airports and other air navigation facilities and to acquire, establish, construct, enlarge, improve, maintai…

The acquisition of any lands for the purpose of establishing airports or other air navigation facilities; the acquisition of airport protection privileges; the acquisition, establishment, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports an…

(1) The cost of investigation, surveying, planning, acquiring, establishing, constructing, enlarging, or improving or equipping airports and other air navigation facilities, and the sites therefor, including structures and other property incidental to their operation, in accordan…

The governing bodies having power to appropriate moneys within the municipalities in this state acquiring, establishing, constructing, enlarging, improving, maintaining, equipping, or operating airports and other air navigation facilities under the provisions of ss. 332.01-332.12…

(1) In addition to the general powers in ss. 332.01-332.12 conferred and without limitation thereof, a municipality that has established or may hereafter establish airports, restricted landing areas, or other air navigation facilities, or that has acquired or set apart or may her…

A municipality is authorized to accept, receive, and receipt for federal moneys, and other moneys, either public or private, for the acquisition, construction, enlargement, improvement, maintenance, equipment, or operation of airports and other air navigation facilities, and site…