(1) “Aquatic preserve” means an exceptional area of submerged lands and its associated waters set aside for being maintained essentially in its natural or existing condition.
(2) “Biological type” means an area set aside to promote certain forms of animal or plant life or their supporting habitat.
(3) “Aesthetic type” means an area set aside to maintain certain scenic qualities or amenities.
(4) “Scientific type” means an area set aside to maintain certain qualities or features which have scientific value or significance.
(5) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
History.—s. 1, ch. 75-172.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property
Chapter 258 - State Parks and Preserves
Part II - Aquatic Preserves (Ss. 258.35-258.46)
258.35 - Short title; ss. 258.35-258.394 and 258.40-258.46.
258.38 - Types of aquatic preserves.
258.39 - Boundaries of preserves.
258.391 - Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve.
258.392 - Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve.
258.3925 - Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve.
258.393 - Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve wastewater or effluent discharge activities.
258.394 - Guana River Marsh Aquatic Preserve.
258.395 - Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve.
258.396 - Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve.
258.397 - Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve.
258.399 - Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve.
258.3991 - Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve.
258.41 - Establishment of aquatic preserves.
258.42 - Maintenance of preserves.
258.435 - Use of aquatic preserves for the accommodation of visitors.