Florida Statutes Part V - Regional Transportation Authorities (Ss. 163.565-163.572)

  • 163.565 - Short Title.
    This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Regional Transportation Authority Law.”History.—s. 1, ch. 71-373; s. 1, ch. 73-278.
  • 163.566 - Definitions.
    As used in this part, and unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:(1) “Authority” means a body politic and corporate created pursuant to this part.(2) “Member” means the...
  • 163.567 - Regional Transportation Authorities.
    (1) Any two or more contiguous counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions, or combinations thereof in this state are authorized and empowered to convene a charter committee...
  • 163.568 - Purposes And Powers.
    (1) The authority created and established by this part is granted the authority to purchase, own, or operate, or provide for the operation of, transportation facilities;...
  • 163.569 - Exemption From Regulation.
    The public transportation systems and facilities operating in and under the authority of this part shall be exempt from any of the regulatory provisions of...
  • 163.570 - Special Region Taxation.
    (1) Any regional transportation authority created hereunder shall be deemed a special tax district and shall be authorized to levy an ad valorem tax based on...
  • 163.571 - Issuance Of Bonds.
    Any transportation authority created hereunder may issue bonds to carry out the authorized powers or purposes of this part. In the creation of bonded indebtedness...
  • 163.572 - Expansion Of Area.
    Upon a resolution adopted by the governing body of any adjoining county, municipality, or other political subdivision, the authority may, subject to the provisions of...

Last modified: September 23, 2016