(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 must consider existing agricultural leases in the development of a land management plan required under s. 253.034.
(2) If consistent with the purposes of conservation and recreation, the state or acquiring entity shall make reasonable efforts to keep lands in agricultural production which are in agricultural production at the time of acquisition.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2006-255; s. 22, ch. 2016-233.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property
Chapter 259 - Land Acquisitions for Conservation or Recreation
259.032 - Conservation and Recreation Lands.
259.0322 - Reinstitution of Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Duration.
259.035 - Acquisition and Restoration Council.
259.036 - Management Review Teams.
259.037 - Land Management Uniform Accounting Council.
259.04 - Board; Powers and Duties.
259.042 - Tax Increment Financing for Conservation Lands.
259.047 - Acquisition of Land on Which an Agricultural Lease Exists.
259.101 - Florida Preservation 2000 Act.
259.105 - The Florida Forever Act.
259.1051 - Florida Forever Trust Fund.
259.1052 - Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever Acquisition; Conditions for Purchase.
259.10521 - Citizen Support Organization; Use of Property.
259.1053 - Babcock Ranch Preserve; Babcock Ranch Advisory Group.