Florida Statutes Part IV - Oceans And Coastal Resources Act (Ss. 161.70-161.76)

• 161.70 - Short Title.
  This part may be cited as the “Oceans and Coastal Resources Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.
• 161.71 - Definitions.
  As used in this part, the term:(1) “Commission” means the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission created in s. 9, Art. IV of the State Constitution.(2) “Council” means...
• 161.72 - Findings And Intent.
  (1) The Legislature finds that:(a) The oceans and coastal resources of the United States are of national importance;(b) The United States Commission on Ocean Policy has made 212...
• 161.73 - Composition.
  The Florida Oceans and Coastal Council is created within the Department of Environmental Protection and shall consist of 18 members. The secretary, the executive director,...
• 161.74 - Responsibilities.
  (1) RESEARCH REVIEW.—Prior to the development of the research plan, the council shall review and compile the existing, ongoing, and planned ocean and coastal research and...
• 161.76 - Preservation Of Authority.
  This part does not restrict or limit the authority otherwise granted to the commission, or other state agencies by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.

Last modified: September 23, 2016