Florida Statutes
Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property

Chapter 253 - State Lands

253.001 - Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund; Duty to Hold Lands in Trust. - History.—s. 1, ch. 79-255.

253.002 - Department of Environmental Protection, Water Management Districts, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Duties With Respect to State Lands. - (1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall perform all staff...

253.01 - Internal Improvement Trust Fund Established. - (1)(a) So much of the 500,000 acres of land granted...

253.02 - Board of Trustees; Powers and Duties. - (1) For the purpose of assuring the proper application of...

253.025 - Acquisition of State Lands. - (1)(a) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.0251 - Alternatives to Fee Simple Acquisition. - (1) The Legislature finds that: (a) With the increasing pressures...

253.027 - Emergency Archaeological Property Acquisition. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Emergency...

253.03 - Board of Trustees to Administer State Lands; Lands Enumerated. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.031 - Land Office; Custody of Documents Concerning Land; Moneys; Plats. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.0325 - Modernization of State Lands Records. - (1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall initiate an ongoing...

253.033 - Inter-American Center Property; Transfer to Board; Continued Use for Government Purposes. - (1) All real and personal property presently owned by the...

253.034 - State-Owned Lands; Uses. - (1) All lands acquired pursuant to chapter 259 shall be...

253.0341 - Surplus of State-Owned Lands. - (1) The board of trustees shall determine which lands, the...

253.0345 - Special Events; Submerged Land Leases. - (1) The trustees may issue leases or letters of consent...

253.0346 - Lease of Sovereignty Submerged Lands for Marinas, Boatyards, Mooring Fields, and Marine Retailers. - (1) For purposes of this section, the term “first-come, first-served...

253.0347 - Lease of Sovereignty Submerged Lands for Private Residential Docks and Piers. - (1) The maximum initial term of a standard lease of...

253.035 - Coastal Anchorage Areas. - History.—s. 2, ch. 90-54.

253.036 - Forest Management. - History.—s. 1, ch. 98-332; s. 3, ch. 2012-7.

253.037 - Use of State-Owned Land for Correctional Facilities. - (1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall review, identify, and...

253.04 - Duty of Board to Protect, etc., State Lands; State May Join in Any Action Brought. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.05 - Prosecuting Officers to Assist in Protecting State Lands. - History.—s. 3, ch. 15642, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1446(15); s....

253.111 - Riparian Owners of Land. - (1) If a riparian owner exists with respect to any...

253.115 - Public Notice and Hearings. - (1) After receiving an application in compliance with such forms...

253.12 - Title to Tidal Lands Vested in State. - (1) Except submerged lands heretofore conveyed by deed or statute,...

253.121 - Conveyances of Such Lands Heretofore Made, Ratified, Confirmed, and Validated. - History.—s. 1, ch. 29763, 1955; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss....

253.1221 - Bulkhead Lines; Reestablishment. - History.—s. 7, ch. 75-22.

253.1241 - Studies. - History.—s. 6, ch. 67-393; ss. 25, 27, 35, ch. 69-106;...

253.1252 - Citation of Rule. - History.—s. 2, ch. 79-161.

253.126 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 6, ch. 57-362; ss. 8, 9, ch. 67-393; s....

253.127 - Enforcement. - History.—s. 7, ch. 57-362; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27,...

253.128 - Enforcement; Board or Agency Under Special Law. - History.—s. 8, ch. 57-362.

253.1281 - Review by Board. - (1) All special acts granting exceptions to the provisions of...

253.129 - Confirmation of Title in Upland Owners. - History.—s. 9, ch. 57-362; s. 13, ch. 59-1.

253.135 - Construction of Ss. 253.12, 253.126, 253.127, 253.128, and 253.129. - (1) This law shall not be construed to be in...

253.14 - Rights of Riparian Owners; Board of Trustees to Defend Suit. - (1) It is expressly provided that nothing contained in this...

253.141 - Riparian Rights Defined; Certain Submerged Bottoms Subject to Private Ownership. - (1) Riparian rights are those incident to land bordering upon...

253.21 - Board of Trustees May Surrender Certain Lands to the United States and Receive Indemnity. - History.—ch. 631, 1855; RS 439; GS 627; RGS 1076; CGL...

253.29 - Board of Trustees to Refund Money Paid Where Title to Land Fails. - History.—s. 1, ch. 5175, 1903; GS 635; RGS 1084; CGL...

253.34 - Transfer of Notes Owned by Board. - History.—s. 5, ch. 6453, 1913; RGS 1089; CGL 1420; s....

253.36 - Title to Reclaimed Marshlands, Wetlands, or Lowlands in Board of Trustees. - History.—s. 1, ch. 7891, 1919; CGL 1425; s. 2, ch....

253.37 - Survey to Be Made; Sale of Lands; Preference to Buyers. - History.—s. 2, ch. 7891, 1919; CGL 1426; s. 2, ch....

253.38 - Riparian Rights Not Affected. - History.—s. 3, ch. 7891, 1919; CGL 1427; ss. 27, 35,...

253.381 - Unsurveyed Marshlands; Sale to Upland Owners. - History.—s. 1, ch. 59-497; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss. 27,...

253.382 - Oyster Beds, Minerals, and Oils Reserved to State. - History.—s. 4, ch. 8537, 1921; CGL 1777. Note.—Former s. 271.04.

253.39 - Surveys Approved by Chief Cadastral Surveyor Validated. - History.—s. 1, ch. 7892, 1919; CGL 1428; s. 1, ch....

253.40 - To What Lands Applicable. - History.—s. 2, ch. 7892, 1919; CGL 1429; s. 2, ch....

253.41 - Plats and Field Notes Filed in Office of Board of Trustees of Internal Improvement Trust Fund. - History.—s. 3, ch. 7892, 1919; CGL 1430; s. 5, ch....

253.42 - Board of Trustees May Exchange Lands. - (1) The board of trustees may exchange any lands owned...

253.43 - Convey by Deed. - History.—s. 2, ch. 8525, 1921; CGL 1433; s. 2, ch....

253.431 - Agents May Act on Behalf of Board of Trustees. - History.—s. 2, ch. 67-5; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106.

253.44 - Disposal of Lands Received. - History.—s. 3, ch. 8525, 1921; CGL 1434; s. 2, ch....

253.45 - Sale or Lease of Phosphate, Clay, Minerals, etc., in or Under State Lands. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.451 - Construction of Term “Land the Title to Which Is Vested in the state.” - History.—s. 10, ch. 69-369.

253.47 - Board of Trustees May Lease, Sell, etc., Bottoms of Bays, Lagoons, Straits, etc., Owned by State, for Petroleum Purposes. - History.—s. 1, ch. 12429, 1927; CGL 1445; s. 7, ch....

253.51 - Oil and Gas Leases on State Lands by the Board of Trustees. - History.—s. 1, ch. 22824, 1945; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss....

253.511 - Reports by Lessees of Oil and Mineral Rights, State Lands. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.512 - Applicants for Lease of Gas, Oil, or Mineral Rights; Report as to Lease Holdings. - History.—s. 1, ch. 69-237.

253.52 - Placing Oil and Gas Leases on Market by Board. - History.—s. 2, ch. 22824, 1945; s. 1, ch. 24339, 1947;...

253.53 - Sealed Bids Required. - History.—s. 3, ch. 22824, 1945; s. 4, ch. 69-369; s....

253.54 - Competitive Bidding. - History.—s. 4, ch. 22824, 1945; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106;...

253.55 - Limitation on Term of Lease. - (1) Subject to the further provisions hereof, each lease shall...

253.56 - Responsibility of Bidder. - History.—s. 6, ch. 22824, 1945; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106;...

253.57 - Royalties. - History.—s. 7, ch. 22824, 1945.

253.571 - Proof of Financial Responsibility Required of Lessee Prior to Commencement of Drilling. - History.—s. 1, ch. 69-367; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

253.60 - Conflicting Laws. - History.—s. 10, ch. 22824, 1945; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106;...

253.61 - Lands Not Subject to Lease. - (1) Regardless of anything to the contrary contained in this...

253.62 - Board of Trustees Authorized to Convey Certain Lands Without Reservation. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.66 - Change in Bulkhead Lines, Pinellas County. - (1) As soon as a county bulkhead line as provided...

253.665 - Grant of Easements, Licenses, and Leases. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

253.67 - Definitions. - (1) “Aquaculture” means the cultivation of aquatic organisms and associated...

253.68 - Authority to Lease or Use Submerged Lands and Water Column for Aquaculture Activities. - (1) To the extent that it is not contrary to...

253.69 - Application to Lease Submerged Land and Water Column. - (1) The name and address of the applicant. (2) A...

253.70 - Public Notice. - History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

253.71 - The Lease Contract. - (1) TERM.—The maximum initial terms shall be 10 years. Leases...

253.72 - Marking of Leased Areas; Restrictions on Public Use. - (1) The board shall require all lessees to stake off...

253.73 - Rules; Ss. 253.67-253.75. - History.—s. 1, ch. 69-46; ss. 27, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

253.74 - Penalties. - (1) A person who conducts aquaculture activities in excess of...

253.75 - Studies and Recommendations by the Department and the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Designation of Recommended Traditional and Other Use Zones; Supervision of Aquaculture Operations. - (1) Prior to the granting of any form of authorization...

253.763 - Judicial Review Relating to Permits and Licenses. - (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise...

253.77 - State Lands; State Agency Authorization for Use Prohibited Without Consent of Agency in Which Title Vested; Concurrent Processing Requirements. - (1) A person may not commence any excavation, construction, or...

253.781 - Retention of State-Owned Lands Along Former Cross Florida Barge Canal Route; Creation of Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area; Authorizing Transfer to the Federal Government for Inclusion in Ocala National Forest. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to conserve...

253.782 - Retention of State-Owned Lands in and Around Lake Rousseau and the Cross Florida Barge Canal Right-of-Way From Lake Rousseau West to the Withlacoochee River. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to conserve,...

253.7821 - Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area Assigned to the Department of Environmental Protection. - History.—s. 49, ch. 93-213; s. 82, ch. 94-356; s. 9,...

253.7822 - Boundaries of the Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area; Coordination of Management Activities. - (1) The initial boundaries of the greenways shall be as...

253.7823 - Disposition of Surplus Lands; Compensation of Counties Located Within the Cross Florida Canal Navigation District. - (1) The department may identify parcels of former barge canal...

253.7824 - Sale of Products; Proceeds. - History.—s. 52, ch. 93-213; s. 7, ch. 99-205; s. 17,...

253.7825 - Recreational Uses. - (1) The Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area...

253.7827 - Transportation and Utility Crossings of Greenways Lands. - (1) The Legislature recognizes that from time to time it...

253.7828 - Impairment of Use or Conservation by Agencies Prohibited. - History.—s. 60, ch. 93-213; s. 14, ch. 2015-30.

253.783 - Expenditures for Acquisition of Land for a Canal Connecting the Waters of the Atlantic Ocean With the Gulf of Mexico via the St. Johns River Prohibited. - History.—ss. 4, 16, ch. 79-167; ss. 2, 5, ch. 84-287;...

253.784 - Contracts. - History.—ss. 6, 16, ch. 79-167; s. 5, ch. 84-287; s....

253.785 - Liberal Construction of Act. - History.—ss. 10, 16, ch. 79-167; s. 5, ch. 84-287.

253.80 - Murphy Act Lands; Costs and Attorney Fees for Quieting Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 72-268; s. 1, ch. 75-269; s. 52,...

253.81 - Murphy Act; Tax Certificates Barred. - History.—s. 1, ch. 29794, 1955; ss. 1, 2, ch. 69-55;...

253.82 - Title of State or Private Owners to Murphy Act Lands. - (1)(a) The interest of the state in any land which...

253.83 - Construction of Recodification. - History.—s. 1, ch. 72-268; s. 3, ch. 84-197. Note.—Former s....

253.86 - Management and Use of State-Owned or Other Uplands; Rulemaking Authority. - (1) The Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas of...

253.87 - Inventory of State, Federal, and Local Government Conservation Lands by the Department of Environmental Protection. - (1) By July 1, 2018, the department shall include in...

253.90 - Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2018-30.

Chapter 255 - Public Property and Publicly Owned Buildings

255.01 - Proceeds of Insurance May Be Used to Replace Property Destroyed. - History.—s. 1, ch. 6184, 1911; RGS 1203; CGL 1680.

255.02 - Boards Authorized to Replace Buildings Destroyed by Fire. - History.—s. 1, ch. 6518, 1913; RGS 1204; CGL 1681; s....

255.03 - Proceeds of Insurance to Be Paid Into State Treasury; Disbursement of Funds. - (1) The proceeds from the insurance of any state building...

255.04 - Preference to Home Industries in Building Public Buildings. - (1) The governmental body, after consideration of all available alternative...

255.041 - Separate Specifications for Building Contracts. - (1) Heating and ventilating and accessories. (2) Plumbing and gas...

255.042 - Shelter in Public Buildings. - (1) It shall be the policy of the state that...

255.043 - Art in State Buildings. - (1) Each appropriation for the original construction of a state...

255.045 - Cleanup After Events Held on Public Property. - (1) Any person who sponsors or promotes an event to...

255.047 - Publicly Owned or Operated Convention Centers, Sports Stadiums, Sports Arenas, Coliseums, or Auditoriums; Booking Business Records; Confidentiality. - (1) As used in this section: (a) “Booking business records”...

255.05 - Bond of Contractor Constructing Public Buildings; Form; Action by Claimants. - (1) A person entering into a formal contract with the...

255.051 - Public Bids; Check or Draft as Good Faith Deposit. - History.—s. 1, ch. 27999, 1953.

255.0515 - Bids for State Contracts; Substitution of Subcontractors. - History.—s. 1, ch. 78-389; s. 928, ch. 2002-387.

255.0516 - Bid Protests by Educational Boards. - (1) Twenty-five thousand dollars or 2 percent of the lowest...

255.0517 - Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs for Public Construction Projects. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Owner-controlled...

255.0518 - Public Bids; Bid Opening. - (1) When opening sealed bids or the portion of any...

255.052 - Substitution of Securities for Amounts Retained on Public Contracts. - (1) Under any contract made or awarded by the state...

255.0525 - Advertising for Competitive Bids or Proposals. - (1) The solicitation of competitive bids or proposals for any...

255.065 - Public-Private Partnerships. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term: (a) “Affected...

255.0705 - Popular Name. - History.—s. 4, ch. 2005-230.

255.071 - Payment of Subcontractors, Sub-Subcontractors, Materialmen, and Suppliers on Construction Contracts for Public Projects. - (1) Any person, firm, or corporation who receives a payment...

255.072 - Definitions. - (1) “Agent” means project architect, project engineer, or any other...

255.073 - Timely Payment for Purchases of Construction Services. - (1) Except as otherwise provided in ss. 255.072-255.078, s. 215.422...

255.074 - Procedures for Calculation of Payment Due Dates. - (1) Each public entity shall establish procedures whereby each payment...

255.075 - Mandatory Interest. - History.—s. 9, ch. 2005-230; s. 9, ch. 2021-124.

255.076 - Award of Court Costs and Attorney’s Fees. - History.—s. 10, ch. 2005-230.

255.077 - Project Closeout and Payment of Retainage. - (1) Each contract for construction services between a public entity...

255.078 - Public Construction Retainage. - (1) With regard to any contract for construction services, a...

255.099 - Preference to State Residents. - (1) Each contract for construction that is funded by state...

255.0991 - Contracts for Construction Services; Prohibited Local Government Preferences. - (1) For purposes of this section, the term: (a) “Competitive...

255.0992 - Public Works Projects; Prohibited Governmental Actions. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Political...

255.101 - Contracts for Public Construction Works; Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises. - (1) All county officials, boards of county commissioners, school boards,...

255.102 - Contractor Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises. - (1) Agencies shall consider the use of price preferences, weighted...

255.103 - Construction Management or Program Management Entities. - (1) As used in this section, the term “governmental entity”...

255.20 - Local Bids and Contracts for Public Construction Works; Specification of State-Produced Lumber. - (1) A county, municipality, special district as defined in chapter...

255.21 - Special Facilities for Physically Disabled. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-493; s. 1, ch. 72-281; s. 1,...

255.211 - Special Symbol May Be Displayed. - History.—s. 1, ch. 70-403.

255.22 - Reconveyance of Lands Not Used for Purpose Specified. - (1) In the event any party owning adjoining land conveys...

255.248 - Definitions. - (1) “Best leasing value” means the highest overall value to...

255.249 - Department of Management Services; Responsibility; Department Rules. - (1) The department shall have responsibility and authority for the...

255.25 - Approval Required Before Construction or Lease of Buildings. - (1) During the term of existing leases, each agency shall...

255.25001 - Department of Management Services Not Required to Participate in Pride Leasing Process; Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Authorized to Sell Property Without Complying With Specified Laws. - (1) Section 946.504(3), as amended by chapter 92-279, Laws of...

255.2501 - Lease of Space Financed With Local Government Obligations. - (1) Except when specifically authorized by the Appropriations Act, no...

255.2502 - Contracts Which Require Annual Appropriation; Contingency Statement. - History.—s. 10, ch. 88-409.

255.2503 - Contracts for Lease of Buildings; Prohibited Provisions. - History.—s. 11, ch. 88-409.

255.251 - Energy Conservation and Sustainable Buildings Act; Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 74-187; s. 16, ch. 2008-227.

255.252 - Findings and Intent. - (1) Operating and maintenance expenditures associated with energy equipment and...

255.253 - Definitions; Ss. 255.251-255.2575. - (1) “Department” means the Department of Management Services. (2) “Facility”...

255.254 - No Facility Constructed or Leased Without Life-Cycle Costs. - (1) A state agency may not lease, construct, or have...

255.255 - Life-Cycle Costs. - (1) The department shall adopt rules and procedures, including energy...

255.256 - Energy Performance Index. - History.—s. 6, ch. 74-187.

255.257 - Energy Management; Buildings Occupied by State Agencies. - (1) ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND COST DATA.—Each state agency shall collect...

255.2575 - Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Buildings. - (1) The Legislature declares that there is an important state...

255.259 - Florida-Friendly Landscaping on Public Property. - (1) The Legislature finds that water conservation and water quality...

255.28 - Department Authority to Acquire Land With or for Facility Thereon. - (1) For the purposes of this section: (a) “Agency” means...

255.29 - Construction Contracts; Department Rules. - (1) Procedures for determining the qualifications and responsibility of potential...

255.30 - Fixed Capital Outlay Projects; Department Rules; Delegation of Supervisory Authority; Delegation of Responsibility for Accounting Records. - (1) The Department of Management Services shall make and adopt...

255.31 - Authority to the Department of Management Services to Manage Construction Projects for State and Local Governments. - (1) The design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, and demolition...

255.32 - State Construction Management Contracting. - (1) As used in this section, the term: (a) “Construction...

255.40 - Use of Asbestos in New Public Buildings or Buildings Newly Constructed for Lease to Governmental Entities; Prohibition. - History.—s. 47, ch. 83-174.

255.45 - Correction of Firesafety Violations in Certain State-Owned Property. - History.—s. 4, ch. 84-143; s. 40, ch. 85-349; s. 186,...

255.451 - Electronic Firesafety and Security System. - History.—s. 5, ch. 84-143; s. 41, ch. 85-349; s. 187,...

255.501 - Building and Facilities Act; Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-349.

255.502 - Definitions; Ss. 255.501-255.525. - (1) “Acquire or acquisition” means to purchase, to erect, to...

255.503 - Powers of the Department of Management Services. - (1) Collect reasonable rentals or charges for the use of...

255.504 - Use of Facilities. - (1) Any facility which is acquired and approved pursuant to...

255.505 - Creation of the Pool. - History.—s. 7, ch. 85-349; s. 25, ch. 98-279.

255.506 - Facilities in Pool. - (1) All existing state-owned facilities under the jurisdiction of the...

255.507 - Determination of Qualified Facilities. - (1) The facility is in compliance with the firesafety standards...

255.508 - Participation in Pool. - History.—s. 10, ch. 85-349; s. 28, ch. 98-279.

255.509 - Request for Advisory Statement. - (1) Any agency may request from the Department of Management...

255.51 - Determination of Rental Rates. - History.—s. 12, ch. 85-349; s. 74, ch. 87-224; s. 30,...

255.511 - Factors to Be Considered in Establishing Rental Rates. - (1) The Department of Management Services shall prepare a complete...

255.513 - Powers of the Division of Bond Finance and the Department of Management Services. - (1) Engage the services of remarketing agents, indexing agents, underwriters,...

255.514 - Division of Bond Finance; Revenue Bonds. - History.—s. 5, ch. 85-349; s. 33, ch. 98-279.

255.515 - Issuance of Obligations by the Division. - History.—s. 14, ch. 85-349; s. 34, ch. 98-279.

255.516 - Security for Payment of Obligations. - (1) Obligations may be issued with or without the benefit...

255.517 - Anticipation Obligations. - History.—s. 16, ch. 85-349; s. 35, ch. 98-279.

255.518 - Obligations; Purpose, Terms, Approval, Limitations. - (1)(a) The issuance of obligations shall provide sufficient funds to...

255.519 - Variable Rate Obligations. - (1) With respect to the provisions of s. 215.84(3), if...

255.52 - Approval by State Board of Administration. - (1) One hundred and ten percent of debt service charges;...

255.521 - Failure of Payment. - History.—s. 20, ch. 85-349; s. 38, ch. 98-279; s. 277,...

255.522 - State and Political Subdivisions Not Liable on Obligations. - History.—s. 21, ch. 85-349; s. 39, ch. 98-279.

255.523 - Exemption From Taxes. - History.—s. 23, ch. 85-349; s. 40, ch. 98-279.

255.524 - Obligations Issued Constitute Legal Investments. - History.—s. 23, ch. 85-349.

255.525 - Inconsistent Provisions of Other Laws Superseded. - History.—s. 24, ch. 85-349.

255.5576 - Consideration of Energy-Efficient Materials; High-Energy Lighting. - (1) The Department of Management Services shall consider the energy...

255.60 - Special Contracts With Charitable or Not-for-Profit Organizations. - (1) The contractor or supplier must meet the following conditions:...

Chapter 256 - Flags

256.01 - Flag of United States to Be Displayed. - History.—s. 1, ch. 7369, 1917; RGS 1206; CGL 1683.

256.011 - Display of Flag on Election Day. - (1) The supervisor of elections of each county in this...

256.015 - Display of State Flag; Protocol. - (1) The Governor shall adopt a protocol on flag display....

256.02 - Certain Officers to Provide Flag. - History.—s. 2, ch. 7369, 1917; RGS 1207; CGL 1684.

256.031 - Department of State Custodian of State Flag. - (1)(a) The Department of State is the custodian of the...

256.032 - Display of State Flag at Public Schools. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-200; s. 1, ch. 69-300.

256.041 - Purchase of United States Flag or State Flag for Public Use. - History.—s. 2, ch. 2015-138.

256.05 - Improper Use of State or United States Flag, or Other Symbol of Authority. - (1) Place or cause to be placed any word, figure,...

256.051 - Improper Use or Mutilation of State or Confederate Flag or Emblem Prohibited. - (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or...

256.06 - Mutilation or Disrespect of State or United States Flag. - History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, ch. 7819, 1919; s. 1, ch....

256.07 - Exceptions. - History.—New in Florida Statutes, 1941; s. 7, ch. 22858, 1945;...

256.08 - Definition. - History.—New in Florida Statutes, 1941.

256.09 - Penalty. - History.—ss. 1-3, ch. 7819, 1919; s. 1, ch. 9325, 1923;...

256.10 - Mutilation of or Disrespect for Confederate Flags or Replicas. - History.—s. 1, ch. 61-115.

256.11 - Public Auditoriums; Display of the United States Flag. - (1) Each publicly supported and controlled auditorium within a separate...

256.12 - Display of Pow-Mia Flags. - History.—s. 1, ch. 90-75.

256.13 - Pow-Mia Flag; Display at Rest Areas. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2000-329.

256.14 - Pow-Mia Flag; Display at State Parks. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2008-159.

256.15 - Firefighter Memorial Flag. - (1) The flag may be displayed at memorial or funeral...

256.16 - Honor and Remember Flag. - (1) The Honor and Remember flag is designated as the...

Chapter 257 - Public Libraries and State Archives

257.01 - State Library; Creation; Administration. - History.—s. 1, ch. 10278, 1925; CGL 1687; s. 1, ch....

257.015 - Definitions. - (1) “Department” means the Department of State. (2) “Depository library”...

257.02 - State Library Council. - (1) There shall be a State Library Council to advise...

257.031 - State Librarian; Appointment and Duties. - (1) The State Librarian shall be appointed by the Secretary...

257.04 - Publications, Pictures, and Other Documents Received to Constitute Part of State Library; Powers and Duties of Division of Library and Information Services. - (1) All books, pictures, documents, publications, and manuscripts received through...

257.05 - State Publications Program. - (1) The Legislature finds that the State Publications Program increases...

257.105 - State Publications; Copies to Library of Congress. - History.—ss. 1, 6, ch. 83-252; s. 4, ch. 88-32; ss....

257.12 - Division of Library and Information Services Authorized to Accept and Expend Federal Funds. - (1) The Division of Library and Information Services of the...

257.14 - Division of Library and Information Services; Rules. - History.—s. 2, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10,...

257.15 - Division of Library and Information Services; Standards. - History.—s. 3, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10,...

257.16 - Reports. - History.—s. 4, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10,...

257.17 - Operating Grants. - (1) Eligible political subdivisions include: (a) A county that establishes...

257.171 - Multicounty Libraries. - History.—s. 4, ch. 83-24; s. 22, ch. 86-163; s. 1,...

257.172 - Multicounty Library Grants. - (1) The administrative unit of a multicounty library that serves...

257.18 - Equalization Grants. - (1) Any county qualifying for an operating grant is eligible...

257.191 - Construction Grants. - History.—s. 4, ch. 73-138; s. 5, ch. 83-24; s. 23,...

257.192 - Program Grants. - History.—s. 5, ch. 73-138; s. 24, ch. 86-163; s. 5,...

257.193 - Community Libraries in Caring Program. - (1) There is created within the Department of State a...

257.195 - Revenue Shortfalls; Procedures. - History.—s. 4, ch. 92-305.

257.21 - Maximum Grants Allowable. - History.—s. 9, ch. 61-402.

257.22 - Division of Library and Information Services; Allocation of Funds. - History.—s. 10, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10,...

257.23 - Application for Grant. - History.—s. 11, ch. 61-402; s. 4, ch. 63-39; ss. 10,...

257.24 - Use of Funds. - History.—s. 12, ch. 61-402; s. 7, ch. 72-353; s. 6,...

257.25 - Free Library Service. - History.—s. 13, ch. 61-402; s. 7, ch. 83-24.

257.261 - Library Registration and Circulation Records. - (1) All registration and circulation records of every public library,...

257.28 - Compact. - INTERSTATE LIBRARY COMPACT The contracting states solemnly agree that: Article...

257.29 - Compliance With Local Laws. - History.—s. 2, ch. 72-157.

257.30 - State Library Agency. - History.—s. 3, ch. 72-157.

257.31 - Appropriations. - History.—s. 4, ch. 72-157.

257.32 - Compact Administrator. - History.—s. 5, ch. 72-157.

257.33 - Notices. - History.—s. 6, ch. 72-157.

257.34 - Florida International Archive and Repository. - (1) There is created within the Division of Library and...

257.35 - Florida State Archives. - (1) There is created within the Division of Library and...

257.36 - Records and Information Management. - (1) There is created within the Division of Library and...

257.37 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 11, ch. 67-50; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

257.375 - Records Management Trust Fund. - History.—s. 28, ch. 86-163.

257.38 - Manuscripts or Other Archival Material; Public Records Exemption. - (1) For purposes of this section, “nonpublic manuscript or other...

257.40 - Library Cooperatives; Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 92-110.

257.41 - Library Cooperatives; Organization; Receipt of State Moneys. - (1) Libraries that are under separate governances may establish nonprofit...

257.42 - Library Cooperative Grants. - History.—s. 3, ch. 92-110; s. 1, ch. 96-295.

257.43 - Citizen Support Organization; Use of State Administrative Services and Property; Audit. - (1) CITIZEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATION.—The division may support the establishment of...

Chapter 258 - State Parks and Preserves

Part I - Parks (Ss. 258.001-258.158)

258.001 - Park regions. - (1) FIRST REGION.—The Counties of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton,...

258.004 - Duties of division. - (1) It shall be the duty of the Division of...

258.007 - Powers of division. - (1) The Division of Recreation and Parks shall have power...

258.008 - Prohibited activities; penalties. - (1) Except as provided in subsection (3), any person who...

258.014 - Fees for use of state parks. - (1) The Division of Recreation and Parks shall have the...

258.0142 - Foster and adoptive family state park fee discounts. - (1) To promote awareness of the contributions made by foster...

258.0145 - Military, law enforcement, and firefighter state park fee discounts. - (1) Active duty members and honorably discharged veterans of the...

258.015 - Citizen support organizations; use of property; audit. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purpose of this section, a “citizen support...

258.016 - Senior/disabled citizen camping permit. - History.—s. 1, ch. 87-336.

258.0165 - Defibrillators in state parks. - (1) Each state park is encouraged to have on the...

258.017 - Dedication of state park lands for public use. - History.—s. 28, ch. 29615, 1955; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106....

258.021 - Power of eminent domain; procedure. - History.—s. 28, ch. 29615, 1955; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106....

258.027 - Division to take over certain functions. - History.—s. 8, ch. 25353, 1949; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106....

258.034 - State Park Trust Fund created. - History.—s. 11, ch. 25353, 1949; s. 2, ch. 61-119; ss....

258.037 - Policy of division. - History.—s. 12, ch. 25353, 1949; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106....

258.041 - Cooperation of division with counties, etc. - History.—ss. 4, 5, 6, ch. 17025, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp....

258.08 - Guide meridian and base parallel park located. - One-eighth of an acre in the form of a square,...

258.081 - Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center. - History.—s. 7, ch. 79-322; s. 126, ch. 83-217; s. 29,...

258.083 - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park; taking or damaging of coral prohibited. - (1) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation...

258.09 - Rauscher Park designated. - History.—s. 1, ch. 19345, 1939; ss. 25, 35, ch. 69-106;...

258.10 - Division of Recreation and Parks to supervise and maintain Rauscher Park. - History.—s. 2, ch. 19345, 1939; s. 24, ch. 57-1; ss....

258.11 - Land ceded for Royal Palm State Park; proviso. - History.—s. 1, ch. 6949, 1915; RGS 1210; CGL 1701; s....

258.12 - Additional lands ceded for Royal Palm State Park. - History.—s. 1, ch. 8577, 1921; CGL 1705; s. 50, ch....

258.14 - Royal Palm State Park and endowment lands exempt from taxation. - History.—s. 3, ch. 6949, 1915; RGS 1212; s. 2, ch....

258.15 - St. Michael’s Cemetery designated a state park. - (1) St. Michael’s Cemetery in Pensacola is designated and declared...

258.156 - Savannas State Reserve. - (1) “Savannas” means the Savannas State Reserve located in St....

258.157 - Prohibited acts in Savannas State Reserve. - (1) It is unlawful for any person, except an on-duty...

258.158 - Exemption from s. 588.15. - History.—s. 3, ch. 2011-110.

Part II - Aquatic Preserves (Ss. 258.35-258.46)

258.35 - Short title; ss. 258.35-258.394 and 258.40-258.46. - History.—s. 1, ch. 75-172.

258.36 - Legislative intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 75-172.

258.37 - Definitions. - (1) “Aquatic preserve” means an exceptional area of submerged lands...

258.38 - Types of aquatic preserves. - (1) Biological. (2) Aesthetic. (3) Scientific. History.—s. 1, ch. 75-172.

258.39 - Boundaries of preserves. - (1) The Fort Clinch State Park Aquatic Preserve, as described...

258.391 - Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 1, ch. 76-197; s. 1, ch. 88-258.

258.392 - Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 1, ch. 79-115; s. 4, ch. 89-25.

258.3925 - Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 74, ch. 86-186; s. 5, ch. 89-25.

258.393 - Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve wastewater or effluent discharge activities. - (1) The following described area in Manatee County is hereby...

258.394 - Guana River Marsh Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 2, ch. 85-345.

258.395 - Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 3, ch. 85-345.

258.396 - Boca Ciega Bay Aquatic Preserve. - (1) Boca Ciega Bay, in Pinellas County, as hereinafter described,...

258.397 - Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve. - (1) DESIGNATION.—Biscayne Bay in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, as hereinafter...

258.399 - Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve. - History.—s. 1, ch. 89-192.

258.3991 - Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve. - (1) DESIGNATION.—The area described in subsection (2) which lies within...

258.40 - Scope of preserves. - (1) The aquatic preserves established under this act shall include...

258.41 - Establishment of aquatic preserves. - (1) The board may establish additional areas to be included...

258.42 - Maintenance of preserves. - (1)(a) No further sale, lease, or transfer of sovereignty submerged...

258.43 - Rules. - (1) The Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust...

258.435 - Use of aquatic preserves for the accommodation of visitors. - (1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall promote the public...

258.44 - Effect of preserves. - History.—s. 1, ch. 75-172.

258.45 - Provisions not superseded. - History.—ss. 3, 6, ch. 75-172; s. 48, ch. 90-331.

258.46 - Enforcement; violations; penalty. - History.—s. 5, ch. 75-172; s. 6, ch. 2020-158.

Part III - Wild and Scenic Rivers (S. 258.501)

258.501 - Myakka River; wild and scenic segment. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Myakka...

Part IV - Miscellaneous Provisions (S. 258.601)

258.601 - Enforcement of prohibited activities. - History.—s. 6, ch. 2012-88.

Chapter 259 - Land Acquisitions for Conservation or Recreation

259.01 - Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 72-300; s. 15, ch. 2016-233.

259.03 - Definitions. - (1) “Council” means that council established pursuant to s. 259.035....

259.032 - Conservation and Recreation Lands. - (1) It is the policy of the state that the...

259.0322 - Reinstitution of Payments in Lieu of Taxes; Duration. - History.—s. 52, ch. 99-247; s. 6, ch. 99-353; s. 7,...

259.035 - Acquisition and Restoration Council. - (1) There is created the Acquisition and Restoration Council. (a)...

259.036 - Management Review Teams. - (1) To determine whether conservation, preservation, and recreation lands titled...

259.037 - Land Management Uniform Accounting Council. - (1) The Land Management Uniform Accounting Council (LMUAC) is created...

259.04 - Board; Powers and Duties. - (1) For projects and acquisitions selected for purchase pursuant to...

259.042 - Tax Increment Financing for Conservation Lands. - (1) Two or more counties, or a combination of at...

259.045 - Purchase of Lands in Areas of Critical State Concern; Recommendations by Department and Land Authorities. - (1) Environmentally endangered lands; (2) Outdoor recreation lands; (3) Lands...

259.047 - Acquisition of Land on Which an Agricultural Lease Exists. - (1) When land with an existing agricultural lease is acquired...

259.05 - Issuance of Bonds. - (1) Upon request of the board, by appropriate resolution, the...

259.06 - Construction. - History.—s. 1, ch. 72-300.

259.07 - Public Meetings. - History.—s. 1, ch. 74-59; s. 7, ch. 92-288.

259.101 - Florida Preservation 2000 Act. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida...

259.105 - The Florida Forever Act. - (1) This section may be cited as the “Florida Forever...

259.1051 - Florida Forever Trust Fund. - (1) There is created the Florida Forever Trust Fund to...

259.1052 - Babcock Crescent B Ranch Florida Forever Acquisition; Conditions for Purchase. - (1) The acquisition of the state’s portion of the Babcock...

259.10521 - Citizen Support Organization; Use of Property. - (1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purpose of this section, the “citizen support...

259.1053 - Babcock Ranch Preserve; Babcock Ranch Advisory Group. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Babcock...

259.1055 - Florida Wildlife Corridor. - (1) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the “Florida...

Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways and Trails Act

260.011 - Popular Name. - History.—s. 1, ch. 79-110; s. 7, ch. 96-389; s. 2,...

260.012 - Declaration of Policy and Legislative Intent. - (1) In order to recognize the benefits of the outdoor...

260.0125 - Limitation on Liability of Private Landowners Whose Property Is Designated as Part of the Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. - (1)(a) A private landowner whose land is designated as part...

260.013 - Definitions. - (1) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal...

260.014 - Florida Greenways and Trails System. - History.—s. 4, ch. 79-110; s. 10, ch. 96-389; s. 6,...

260.0141 - Greenways and Trails Program. - (1) Require or empower any unit of local or regional...

260.0142 - Florida Greenways and Trails Council; Composition; Powers and Duties. - (1) There is created within the department the Florida Greenways...

260.0144 - Sponsorship of State Greenways and Trails. - (1) A concession agreement shall be administered by the department...

260.015 - Acquisition of Land. - (1) The department is authorized to acquire by gift or...

260.016 - General Powers of the Department. - (1) The department may: (a) Publish and distribute appropriate maps...

260.0161 - Coordination With Department of Transportation. - (1) Upon the request of the department, the Department of...

260.019 - Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail. - (1) The Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail is hereby created...

260.021 - Recreational Opportunities on Mined Lands. - History.—s. 10, ch. 2005-87.

Chapter 261 - Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Recreation

261.01 - Short Title. - History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.

261.02 - Legislative Findings and Intent. - (1) The Legislature finds that off-highway vehicles are becoming increasingly...

261.03 - Definitions. - (1) “Advisory committee” means the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee...

261.04 - Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee; Members; Appointment. - (1) The Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee is created within...

261.05 - Duties and Responsibilities of the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Advisory Committee. - (1) The advisory committee shall establish policies to guide the...

261.06 - Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities of the Department. - (1) Coordination of the planning, development, conservation, and rehabilitation of...

261.07 - Publication and Distribution of Guidebook; Contents. - History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.

261.08 - Repair, Maintenance, and Rehabilitation of Areas, Trails, and Lands. - (1) The protection of public safety, the appropriate use of...

261.09 - Contracts and Agreements. - History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.

261.10 - Criteria for Recreation Areas and Trails; Limitation on Liability. - (1) Publicly owned or operated off-highway vehicle recreation areas and...

261.11 - Penalties. - History.—s. 53, ch. 2002-295.

261.12 - Designated Off-Highway Vehicle Funds Within the Incidental Trust Fund of the Florida Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. - (1) The designated off-highway vehicle funds of the trust fund...

261.20 - Operations of Off-Highway Vehicles on Public Lands; Restrictions; Safety Courses; Required Equipment; Prohibited Acts; Penalties. - (1) This section applies only to the operation of off-highway...

Chapter 265 - Memorials, Museums, and Arts and Culture

265.001 - Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.002 - Legislative Intent; Florida Medal of Honor Wall; Duties of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. - (1) It is the intent of the Florida Legislature to...

265.003 - Florida Veterans’ Hall of Fame. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.00301 - Pow-Mia Chair of Honor Memorial. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.0031 - Florida Veterans’ Walk of Honor and Florida Veterans’ Memorial Garden. - (1) To recognize and honor those military veterans who have...

265.004 - Florida Tourism Hall of Fame. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.0041 - Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.005 - Florida Holocaust Memorial. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.006 - Florida Slavery Memorial. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.007 - Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys Memorial. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to memorialize...

265.008 - Pow-Mia Vietnam Veterans Bracelet Memorial. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to memorialize...

265.111 - Capitol Complex; Monuments. - (1) For purposes of this section, the term “monument” means...

265.27 - Loan of Objects of Art and Artifacts. - History.—s. 1, ch. 59-61; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

265.281 - Florida Arts and Culture Act; Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 80-319; s. 3, ch. 2009-72; s. 4,...

265.282 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 80-319; s. 4, ch. 2009-72.

265.283 - Definitions. - (1) “Arts and cultural disciplines” include, but are not limited...

265.284 - Chief Cultural Officer; Director of Division; Powers and Duties. - (1) The Secretary of State is the chief cultural officer...

265.285 - Florida Council on Arts and Culture; Membership, Duties. - (1)(a) The Florida Council on Arts and Culture is created...

265.286 - Art and Cultural Grants. - (1) The secretary may appoint review panels consisting of members...

265.2863 - State Poet Laureate. - (1) The honorary position of State Poet Laureate is created...

265.2865 - Florida Artists Hall of Fame. - (1) It is the intent of the Legislature to recognize...

265.32 - County Fine Arts Council. - (1) COUNTY AUTHORITY TO CREATE; PURPOSE.—Each county of the state...

265.601 - Cultural Endowment Program; Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 85-152; s. 2, ch. 96-386; s. 38,...

265.602 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 2, ch. 85-152; s. 3, ch. 96-386.

265.603 - Definitions Relating to Cultural Endowment Program. - (1) “Department” means the Department of State. (2) “Division” means...

265.605 - Cultural Endowment Program; Rulemaking. - (1) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1)...

265.606 - Cultural Endowment Program; Administration; Qualifying Criteria; Matching Fund Program Levels; Distribution. - (1) To be eligible for receipt of state matching funds,...

265.701 - Cultural Facilities; Grants for Acquisition, Renovation, or Construction; Funding; Approval; Allocation. - (1) The Division of Arts and Culture may accept and...

265.7015 - Confidentiality of Certain Donor Information; Publicly Owned Performing Arts Centers. - (1) As used in this section, the term “publicly owned...

265.703 - Citizen Support Organizations; Use of State Administrative Services and Property; Audit. - (1) CITIZEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.—The division may support the establishment of...

265.802 - Florida Folklife Programs. - (1) Identify, research, interpret, and present Florida folk arts, artists,...

265.803 - Florida Folklife Council. - (1)(a) The Florida Folklife Council is created as a part...

Chapter 267 - Historical Resources

267.011 - Short Title. - History.—s. 1, ch. 67-50; s. 42, ch. 86-163.

267.021 - Definitions. - (1) “Agency” means any state, county, or municipal officer, department,...

267.031 - Division of Historical Resources; Powers and Duties. - (1) The division has authority to adopt rules pursuant to...

267.061 - Historic Properties; State Policy, Responsibilities. - (1) STATE POLICY RELATIVE TO HISTORIC PROPERTIES.— (a) The rich...

267.0612 - Florida Historical Commission; Creation; Membership; Powers and Duties. - (1)(a)1. The commission shall be composed of 11 members. Seven...

267.0617 - Historic Preservation Grant Program. - (1) There is hereby created within the division the Historic...

267.062 - Naming of State Buildings and Other Facilities. - (1) Except as specifically provided by law, no state building,...

267.0625 - Abrogation of Offensive and Derogatory Geographic Place Names. - (1) The Legislature finds that certain place names for geographic...

267.071 - Historical Museums. - (1) Promote and encourage throughout the state knowledge and appreciation...

267.0721 - Museum of Florida History and Programs; Other Historical Museums. - (1) The division is authorized to operate the Museum of...

267.0723 - Property Loaned to or Abandoned at Museums; Obligations to Lenders; Notice; Loan Termination; Acquisition of Title; Liens; Conservation or Disposal. - (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS.—The people of Florida benefit from having property...

267.0731 - Great Floridians Program. - (1)(a) The division shall nominate present or former citizens of...

267.074 - State Historical Marker Program. - (1) The division shall encourage the initiation of proposals for...

267.0743 - State Historical Marker Council. - (1) The council shall consist of three members who represent...

267.075 - The Grove Advisory Council; Creation; Membership; Purposes. - (1) The Call/Collins House, commonly known as “The Grove,” located...

267.076 - Confidentiality of Certain Donor Information Related to Publicly Owned House Museums Designated as National Historic Landmarks. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-213; s. 1, ch. 2012-217.

267.081 - Publications. - (1) It is the duty of the division to: (a)...

267.11 - Designation of Archaeological Sites. - History.—s. 1, ch. 73-166; s. 55, ch. 86-163.

267.115 - Objects of Historical or Archaeological Value. - (1) Notwithstanding s. 273.02, the division shall maintain an adequate...

267.12 - Research Permits; Procedure. - (1) As used in this section and s. 267.13, the...

267.13 - Prohibited Practices; Penalties. - (1)(a) Any person who by means other than excavation conducts...

267.135 - Location of Archaeological Sites. - History.—s. 1, ch. 2001-162; s. 1, ch. 2006-106.

267.14 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 73-166; s. 57, ch. 86-163; s. 16,...

267.145 - Florida Network of Public Archaeology Centers. - (1) The Department of State shall create, through a memorandum...

267.17 - Citizen Support Organizations; Use of State Administrative Services and Property; Audit. - (1) CITIZEN SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS.—The division may support the establishment of...

267.172 - Tallahassee; Florida Keys; Contracts for Historic Preservation. - History.—s. 9, ch. 97-68; s. 3, ch. 2000-208.

267.173 - Historic Preservation in West Florida; Goals; Contracts for Historic Preservation; Powers and Duties. - (1) It is the goal of the state to continue...

267.1732 - Direct-Support Organization. - (1) The University of West Florida shall authorize a direct-support...

267.1735 - Historic Preservation in St. Augustine; Goals; Contracts for Historic Preservation; Powers and Duties. - (1) The goal for contracting with the University of Florida...

267.1736 - Direct-Support Organization. - (1) The University of Florida shall authorize a direct-support organization...

Chapter 270 - Public Lands

270.01 - Grant to Aid Construction of Certain Railroads Accepted. - History.—s. 1, ch. 776, 1856; RS 447; GS 636; RGS...

270.02 - Titles of Purchasers and Transferees of Railroad Companies Confirmed. - History.—Ch. 3152, 1879; RS 448; GS 637; RGS 1216; CGL...

270.07 - Certain Public Lands Not to Be Sold Without Advertisement. - History.—s. 1, ch. 5943, 1909; RGS 1222; CGL 1767; s....

270.08 - Notice of Sale of Public Lands. - History.—s. 2, ch. 5943, 1909; s. 1, ch. 6452, 1913;...

270.10 - Sections Not to Impair Law Relative to Homesteads, Preemptions, or Grants of Lands for Certain Purposes. - History.—s. 4, ch. 5943, 1909; RGS 1225; CGL 1770; s....

270.11 - Contracts for Sale of Public Lands to Reserve Certain Mineral Rights; Prohibition on Exercise of Right of Entry in Certain Cases. - (1) Unless the applicable agency chooses not to reserve such...

270.16 - Preservation of Equity of State in Lands Sold; Board of Trustees May Compromise Unpaid Balance. - History.—s. 1, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(6); s....

270.17 - Foreclosure of Mortgage for Balance of Purchase Price on State Lands. - History.—s. 2, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(7).

270.18 - Tax Liens Extinguished When Lands Revert to State; Exception. - History.—s. 3, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(8); s....

270.19 - Reconveyance to State; Extinguishes Tax Liens. - History.—s. 4, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(9).

270.20 - When Title Reverts to State; Lands Go Back to Department From Which It Originated. - History.—s. 5, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(10).

270.21 - Transactions to Which Sections Applicable. - History.—s. 6, ch. 15641, 1931; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(11).

270.22 - Proceeds of State Lands to Go Into Internal Improvement Trust Fund; Exception. - (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), the proceeds of...

270.23 - Disposition of Proceeds of State Lands. - History.—s. 2, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(13); s....

270.24 - Payment of Special Assessments or Levies Upon State Lands. - History.—s. 3, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(14); s....

270.25 - Special Assessments or Levies Shall Remain Liens Subject to Payment. - History.—s. 4, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(15); s....

270.26 - Lands to Which Sections Do Not Apply. - History.—s. 5, ch. 17272, 1935; CGL 1936 Supp. 1771(16); s....

270.27 - Sale of Unused Public Lands. - (1) The Department of Management Services is hereby authorized to...

Chapter 272 - Capitol Center

272.03 - Department of Management Services to Supervise Capitol Center Buildings; Title in State. - (1) All state buildings now or hereafter constructed included in...

272.04 - Department to Allocate Space. - History.—s. 4, ch. 25032, 1949; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106;...

272.05 - Budgets for Repair and Maintenance; Review. - History.—s. 5, ch. 25032, 1949; ss. 2, 3, ch. 67-371;...

272.06 - Authority to Contract for Utility Services. - History.—s. 6, ch. 25032, 1949; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106;...

272.07 - Department May Provide for Parks, Drives, and Walkways. - History.—s. 7, ch. 25032, 1949; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106;...

272.08 - Duty of Repair, Maintenance, and Supervision. - History.—s. 8, ch. 25032, 1949; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106;...

272.09 - Management, Maintenance, and Upkeep of Capitol Center. - (1) For purposes of this section, the term “Capitol Complex”...

272.11 - Capitol Information Center. - History.—s. 3, ch. 29843, 1955; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106;...

272.111 - Legislative Intent. - History.—s. 1, ch. 72-13.

272.12 - Florida Capitol Center Planning District. - (1) There is hereby created the Florida Capitol Center Planning...

272.121 - Capitol Center Long-Range Planning. - (1) The Department of Management Services shall develop a comprehensive...

272.122 - Acquisition of Land for State Buildings and Facilities in the Capitol Center. - History.—s. 1, ch. 65-385; s. 1, ch. 67-55; ss. 22,...

272.124 - Department of Management Services; Power to Contract. - History.—s. 3, ch. 65-385; ss. 22, 35, ch. 69-106; s....

272.129 - Florida Historic Capitol; Space Allocation; Maintenance and Repair. - (1) The Legislature shall ensure that all space in the...

272.131 - Florida Historic Capitol Museum Council. - (1) The council is composed of 13 members. Council members...

272.133 - Vested Rights of Projects Approved by Capitol Center Planning Commission. - History.—s. 46, ch. 2001-89.

272.135 - Florida Historic Capitol Museum Director. - (1) The position of Florida Historic Capitol Museum Director is...

272.136 - Direct-Support Organization. - (1) The direct-support organization shall be governed by a board...

272.16 - Parking Areas Within Capitol Center Area. - (1) The Department of Management Services may assign parking areas...

272.161 - Rental of Reserved Parking Spaces. - (1)(a) The Department of Management Services may assign a reserved...

272.18 - Governor’s Mansion Commission. - (1)(a) There is created within the Department of Management Services...

272.185 - Maintenance of Governor’s Mansion by Department of Management Services. - (1) The Department of Management Services shall maintain all structures,...

Chapter 273 - State-Owned Tangible Personal Property

273.01 - Definitions. - (1) “Custodian” means any elected or appointed state officer, board,...

273.02 - Record and Inventory of Certain Property. - History.—s. 2, ch. 57-277; s. 1, ch. 59-430; s. 1,...

273.025 - Financial Reporting for Recorded Property. - History.—s. 39, ch. 2006-122.

273.03 - Property Supervision and Control. - History.—s. 3, ch. 57-277; s. 25, ch. 94-226; s. 857,...

273.04 - Property Acquisition. - History.—s. 4, ch. 57-277; s. 3, ch. 73-233; s. 215,...

273.05 - Surplus Property. - (1) The custodian may classify as surplus any property in...

273.055 - Disposition of State-Owned Tangible Personal Property. - (1) Certified surplus property shall not be sold, transferred, cannibalized,...

273.09 - Penalty. - History.—s. 9, ch. 57-277; s. 157, ch. 71-136.

273.10 - Repeal. - History.—s. 11, ch. 57-277.

Chapter 274 - Tangible Personal Property Owned by Local Governments

274.01 - Definitions. - (1) “Governmental unit” means the governing board, commission or authority...

274.02 - Record and Inventory of Certain Property. - (1) The word “property” as used in this section means...

274.03 - Property Supervision and Control. - History.—s. 3, ch. 59-163; s. 2, ch. 61-102; s. 186,...

274.04 - Property Acquisition. - History.—s. 4, ch. 59-163.

274.05 - Surplus Property. - History.—s. 5, ch. 59-163; s. 21, ch. 94-226; s. 6,...

274.06 - Alternative Procedure. - History.—s. 6, ch. 59-163; s. 22, ch. 94-226; s. 7,...

274.07 - Authorizing and Recording the Disposal of Property. - History.—s. 7, ch. 59-163.

274.08 - Penalty. - History.—s. 8, ch. 59-163; s. 158, ch. 71-136.

274.09 - Construction. - History.—s. 10, ch. 59-163.

274.10 - Initiation of Act. - History.—s. 11, ch. 59-163.

274.11 - County Health Department Property. - History.—s. 1, ch. 61-46.

274.12 - Special Districts Subject to Chapter. - History.—s. 12, ch. 79-183; s. 3, ch. 2004-296.

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Florida Statutes Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property

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Title XVIII - Public Lands and Property