(1) It is hereby found and declared that:
(a) The solar energy industry in this state has been a leader in the nation in the manufacture, supply, and delivery of solar energy systems.
(b) The use of solar energy in this state has been demonstrated to save conventional energy sources.
(c) The solar energy industry offers the prospect for improved economic welfare of this state through creation of jobs, increased energy security, and enhancing the quality of the environment of this state.
(d) Through helping to provide for a clean environment and healthy economy, the solar energy industry contributes to the continued growth and development of the tourist industry of this state.
(2) It is the policy of this state to promote, stimulate, develop, and advance the growth of the solar energy industry in this state.
(3) By January 15 of each year, the Department of Environmental Protection shall report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the impact of the solar energy industry on the economy of this state and shall make any recommendations on initiatives to further promote the solar energy industry as the Department of Environmental Protection deems appropriate.
History.—s. 2, ch. 93-249; s. 23, ch. 94-321; s. 36, ch. 96-320; s. 62, ch. 99-13; s. 10, ch. 2004-243; s. 1, ch. 2005-66; s. 138, ch. 2011-142.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 288 - Commercial Development and Capital Improvements
Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)
288.0001 - Economic Development Programs Evaluation.
288.001 - The Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
288.006 - General operation of loan programs.
288.012 - State of Florida international offices.
288.017 - Cooperative advertising matching grants program.
288.018 - Regional Rural Development Grants Program.
288.019 - Rural considerations in grant review and evaluation processes.
288.021 - Economic development liaison.
288.0251 - International development outreach activities in Latin America and Caribbean Basin.
288.035 - Economic development activities.
288.037 - Department of State; agreement with county tax collector.
288.041 - Solar energy industry; legislative findings and policy; promotional activities.
288.0415 - Solar energy; advancement; economic development strategy.
288.046 - Quick-response training; legislative intent.
288.047 - Quick-response training for economic development.
288.061 - Economic development incentive application process.
288.065 - Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.
288.0655 - Rural Infrastructure Fund.
288.0656 - Rural Economic Development Initiative.
288.06561 - Reduction or waiver of financial match requirements.
288.0657 - Florida rural economic development strategy grants.
288.0659 - Local Government Distressed Area Matching Grant Program.
288.075 - Confidentiality of records.
288.076 - Return on investment reporting for economic development programs.
288.095 - Economic Development Trust Fund.
288.101 - Florida Job Growth Grant Fund.
288.1045 - Qualified defense contractor and space flight business tax refund program.
288.106 - Tax refund program for qualified target industry businesses.
288.107 - Brownfield redevelopment bonus refunds.
288.108 - High-impact business.
288.1081 - Economic Gardening Business Loan Pilot Program.
288.1082 - Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
288.1088 - Quick Action Closing Fund.
288.1089 - Innovation Incentive Program.
288.1097 - Qualified job training organizations; certification; duties.
288.111 - Information concerning local manufacturing development programs.
288.1162 - Professional sports franchises; duties.
288.11621 - Spring training baseball franchises.
288.11631 - Retention of Major League Baseball spring training baseball franchises.
288.1168 - Professional golf hall of fame facility.
288.1169 - International Game Fish Association World Center facility.
288.1171 - Motorsports entertainment complex; definitions; certification; duties.
288.1175 - Agriculture education and promotion facility.
288.1201 - State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund.
288.122 - Tourism Promotional Trust Fund.
288.12266 - Targeted Marketing Assistance Program.
288.124 - Convention grants program.
288.125 - Definition of “entertainment industry.”
288.1253 - Travel and entertainment expenses.
288.1254 - Entertainment industry financial incentive program.