(1) There is established, formed, and created Space Florida, which is created as an independent special district, a body politic and corporate, and a subdivision of the state, to foster the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading aerospace industry in this state. Space Florida shall promote aerospace business development by facilitating business financing, spaceport operations, research and development, workforce development, and innovative education programs. Space Florida has all the powers, rights, privileges, and authority as provided under the laws of this state.
(2) In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, Space Florida shall advise, coordinate, cooperate, and, when necessary, enter into memoranda of agreement with municipalities, counties, regional authorities, state agencies and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and organizations, and other interested persons and groups.
(3) Space Florida may not endorse any candidate for any elected public office or contribute money to the campaign of any candidate for public office.
(4) Space Florida is not an agency as defined in ss. 216.011 and 287.012.
(5) Space Florida is subject to applicable provisions of chapter 189, including, but not limited to, s. 189.051. To the extent that any provisions of chapter 189 conflict with this act, this act shall prevail.
History.—ss. 2, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 1, ch. 91-265; s. 11, ch. 2002-183; s. 3, ch. 2006-60; s. 1, ch. 2020-105.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 331 - Aviation and Aerospace Facilities and Commerce
Part II - Space Florida (Ss. 331.301-331.371)
331.3011 - Legislative findings and intent.
331.302 - Space Florida; creation; purpose.
331.304 - Spaceport territory.
331.305 - Powers of Space Florida.
331.3051 - Duties of Space Florida.
331.306 - Federal airspace notification.
331.307 - Development of Cape San Blas facility.
331.3081 - Board of directors.
331.309 - Treasurer; depositories; fiscal agent.
331.310 - Powers and duties of the board of directors.
331.3101 - Space Florida; travel and entertainment expenses.
331.312 - Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory.
331.313 - Power of Space Florida with respect to roads.
331.317 - Recovery of delinquent charges.
331.318 - Discontinuance of service.
331.319 - Comprehensive planning; building and safety codes.
331.320 - Additional powers of board.
331.321 - Federal and other funds and aid.
331.322 - Agreements with municipalities within any spaceport territory.
331.323 - Cooperative agreements with the state, counties, and municipalities.
331.324 - Contracts, grants, and contributions.
331.325 - Environmental permits.
331.330 - Enforcement and penalties.
331.332 - Issuance of additional bonds.
331.340 - Authorization and form of bonds.
331.341 - Interim certificates; replacement certificates.
331.342 - Negotiability of bonds.
331.344 - Bonds as legal investment or security.
331.346 - Validity of bonds; validation proceedings.
331.347 - Act furnishes full authority for issuance of bonds.
331.348 - Investment of funds.
331.349 - Fiscal year of Space Florida.
331.350 - Insurance coverage of Space Florida; safety program.
331.353 - Rulemaking authority.
331.355 - Use of name; ownership rights to intellectual property.
331.360 - Joint participation agreement or assistance; spaceport master plan.
331.369 - Space Industry Workforce Initiative.