Florida Statutes Part I - General Provisions (Ss. 288.0001-288.1258)

• 288.0001 - Economic Development Programs Evaluation.
  The Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) shall develop and present to the Governor,...
• 288.001 - The Florida Small Business Development Center Network.
  (1) PURPOSE.—The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is the principal business assistance organization for small businesses in the state. The purpose of the network is...
• 288.005 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, the term:(1) “Economic benefits” means the direct, indirect, and induced gains in state revenues as a percentage of the state’s investment....
• 288.006 - General Operation Of Loan Programs.
  (1) The Legislature intends to promote the goals of accountability and proper stewardship by recipients of loan program funds. This section applies to all loan programs...
• 288.012 - State Of Florida International Offices; State Protocol Officer; Protocol Manual.
  The Legislature finds that the expansion of international trade and tourism is vital to the overall health and growth of the economy of this state....
• 288.017 - Cooperative Advertising Matching Grants Program.
  (1) Enterprise Florida, Inc., is authorized to establish a cooperative advertising matching grants program and, pursuant thereto, to make expenditures and enter into contracts with local...
• 288.018 - Regional Rural Development Grants Program.
  (1) The department shall establish a matching grant program to provide funding to regionally based economic development organizations representing rural counties and communities for the purpose...
• 288.019 - Rural Considerations In Grant Review And Evaluation Processes.
  Notwithstanding any other law, and to the fullest extent possible, the member agencies and organizations of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) as defined in...
• 288.021 - Economic Development Liaison.
  (1) The heads of the Department of Transportation, the Department of Environmental Protection and an additional member appointed by the secretary of the department, the Department...
• 288.0251 - International Development Outreach Activities In Latin America And Caribbean Basin.
  The department may contract for the implementation of Florida’s international volunteer corps to provide short-term training and technical assistance activities in Latin America and the...
• 288.035 - Economic Development Activities.
  (1) The Florida Public Service Commission may authorize public utilities to recover reasonable economic development expenses. For purposes of this section, recoverable “economic development expenses” are...
• 288.037 - Department Of State; Agreement With County Tax Collector.
  In order to further the economic development goals of the state, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Department of State may enter into...
• 288.041 - Solar Energy Industry; Legislative Findings And Policy; Promotional Activities.
  (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...
• 288.0415 - Solar Energy; Advancement; Economic Development Strategy.
  The use of solar energy is a proven, effective means of reducing air pollution, while also creating new jobs, saving energy, lowering consumer utility bills,...
• 288.046 - Quick-response Training; Legislative Intent.
  The Legislature recognizes the importance of providing a skilled workforce for attracting new industries and retaining and expanding existing businesses and industries in this state....
• 288.047 - Quick-response Training For Economic Development.
  (1) The Quick-Response Training Program is created to meet the workforce-skill needs of existing, new, and expanding industries. The program shall be administered by CareerSource Florida,...
• 288.061 - Economic Development Incentive Application Process.
  (1) Upon receiving a submitted economic development incentive application, the Division of Strategic Business Development of the Department of Economic Opportunity and designated staff of Enterprise...
• 288.065 - Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.
  (1) The Rural Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Program is established within the department to facilitate the use of existing federal, state, and local financial resources...
• 288.0655 - Rural Infrastructure Fund.
  (1) There is created within the department the Rural Infrastructure Fund to facilitate the planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects in rural communities which will...
• 288.0656 - Rural Economic Development Initiative.
  (1)(a) Recognizing that rural communities and regions continue to face extraordinary challenges in their efforts to significantly improve their economies, specifically in terms of personal income,...
• 288.06561 - Reduction Or Waiver Of Financial Match Requirements.
  Notwithstanding any other law, the member agencies and organizations of the Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), as defined in s. 288.0656(6)(a), shall review the financial...
• 288.0657 - Florida Rural Economic Development Strategy Grants.
  (1) As used in this section, the term “rural community” means:(a) A county with a population of 75,000 or fewer.(b) A county with a population of 125,000 or...
• 288.0658 - Nature-based Recreation; Promotion And Other Assistance By Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission.
  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is directed to assist Enterprise Florida, Inc.; the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, doing business as VISIT Florida;...
• 288.0659 - Local Government Distressed Area Matching Grant Program.
  (1) The Local Government Distressed Area Matching Grant Program is created within the department. The purpose of the program is to stimulate investment in the state’s...
• 288.075 - Confidentiality Of Records.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Economic development agency” means:1. The Department of Economic Opportunity;2. Any industrial development authority created in accordance with part III of chapter...
• 288.076 - Return On Investment Reporting For Economic Development Programs.
  (1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Jobs” has the same meaning as provided in s. 288.106(2)(i).(b) “Participant business” means an employing unit, as defined in s....
• 288.095 - Economic Development Trust Fund.
  (1) The Economic Development Trust Fund is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity. Moneys deposited into the fund must be used only to support the...
• 288.1045 - Qualified Defense Contractor And Space Flight Business Tax Refund Program.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section:(a) “Applicant” means any business entity that holds a valid Department of Defense contract or space flight business contract, any business entity...
• 288.106 - Tax Refund Program For Qualified Target Industry Businesses.
  (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS.—The Legislature finds that retaining and expanding existing businesses in the state, encouraging the creation of new businesses in the state, attracting...
• 288.107 - Brownfield Redevelopment Bonus Refunds.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section:(a) “Account” means the Economic Development Incentives Account as authorized in s. 288.095.(b) “Brownfield sites” means sites that are generally abandoned, idled, or...
• 288.108 - High-impact Business.
  (1) LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND DECLARATIONS.—The Legislature finds that attracting, retaining, and providing favorable conditions for the growth of certain high-impact facilities provides widespread economic benefits to...
• 288.1081 - Economic Gardening Business Loan Pilot Program.
  (1) There is created within the department the Economic Gardening Business Loan Pilot Program. The purpose of the pilot program is to stimulate investment in Florida’s...
• 288.1082 - Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program.
  (1) There is created within the department the Economic Gardening Technical Assistance Pilot Program. The purpose of the pilot program is to stimulate investment in Florida’s...
• 288.1088 - Quick Action Closing Fund.
  (1)(a) The Legislature finds that attracting, retaining, and providing favorable conditions for the growth of certain high-impact business facilities, privately developed critical rural infrastructure, or key...
• 288.1089 - Innovation Incentive Program.
  (1) The Innovation Incentive Program is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity to ensure that sufficient resources are available to allow the state to respond...
• 288.1097 - Qualified Job Training Organizations; Certification; Duties.
  (1) As used in this section, the term “qualified job training organization” means an organization that satisfies all of the following:(a) Is accredited by the Commission for...
• 288.111 - Information Concerning Local Manufacturing Development Programs.
  The department shall develop materials that identify each local government that establishes a local manufacturing development program under s. 163.3252. The materials, which the department...
• 288.1162 - Professional Sports Franchises; Duties.
  (1) The department shall serve as the state agency for screening applicants for state funding under s. 212.20 and for certifying an applicant as a facility...
• 288.11621 - Spring Training Baseball Franchises.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Agreement” means a certified, signed lease between an applicant that applies for certification on or after July 1, 2010,...
• 288.11625 - Sports Development.
  (1) ADMINISTRATION.—The department shall serve as the state agency responsible for screening applicants for state funding under s. 212.20(6)(d)6.f.(2) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Agreement” means...
• 288.11631 - Retention Of Major League Baseball Spring Training Baseball Franchises.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Agreement” means a certified, signed lease between an applicant that applies for certification on or after July 1, 2013,...
• 288.1166 - Professional Sports Facility; Designation As Shelter Site For The Homeless; Establishment Of Local Programs.
  (1) A professional sports facility constructed with financial assistance from the state shall be designated as a shelter site for the homeless during the period of...
• 288.1167 - Sports Franchise Contract Provisions For Food And Beverage Concession And Contract Awards To Minority Business Enterprises.
  Any applicant who receives funding pursuant to the provisions of s. 212.20 must demonstrate that:(1) Funds and facilities with respect to food and beverage and related...
• 288.1168 - Professional Golf Hall Of Fame Facility.
  (1) The department shall serve as the state agency for screening applicants for state funding pursuant to s. 212.20 and for certifying one applicant as the...
• 288.1169 - International Game Fish Association World Center Facility.
  (1) The department shall serve as the state agency approving applicants for funding pursuant to s. 212.20 and for certifying the applicant as the International Game...
• 288.1171 - Motorsports Entertainment Complex; Definitions; Certification; Duties.
  (1) As used in this section, the term:(a) “Applicant” means the owner of a motorsports entertainment complex.(b) “Motorsports entertainment complex” means a closed-course racing facility.(c) “Motorsports event” means a...
• 288.1175 - Agriculture Education And Promotion Facility.
  (1) The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall serve as the state agency for screening applicants for state funding pursuant to this section and for...
• 288.1201 - State Economic Enhancement And Development Trust Fund.
  (1) There is created within the Department of Economic Opportunity the State Economic Enhancement and Development Trust Fund. Moneys deposited in the trust fund shall be...
• 288.122 - Tourism Promotional Trust Fund.
  There is created within the department the Tourism Promotional Trust Fund. Moneys deposited in the Tourism Promotional Trust Fund shall only be used to support...
• 288.1226 - Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation; Use Of Property; Board Of Directors; Duties; Audit.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—For the purposes of this section, the term “corporation” means the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation.(2) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation is a direct-support organization...
• 288.12265 - Welcome Centers.
  (1) Responsibility for the welcome centers is assigned to Enterprise Florida, Inc., which shall contract with the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation to employ all welcome...
• 288.124 - Convention Grants Program.
  Enterprise Florida, Inc., is authorized to establish a convention grants program and, pursuant to that program, to recommend to the department expenditures and contracts with...
• 288.125 - Definition Of “entertainment Industry.”
  For the purposes of ss. 288.1251-288.1258, the term “entertainment industry” means those persons or entities engaged in the operation of motion picture or television studios...
• 288.1251 - Promotion And Development Of Entertainment Industry; Office Of Film And Entertainment; Creation; Purpose; Powers And Duties.
  (1) CREATION.—(a) There is hereby created within the department the Office of Film and Entertainment for the purpose of developing, marketing, promoting, and providing services to the...
• 288.1252 - Florida Film And Entertainment Advisory Council; Creation; Purpose; Membership; Powers And Duties.
  (1) CREATION.—There is created within the department, for administrative purposes only, the Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council.(2) PURPOSE.—The purpose of the council is to serve as...
• 288.1253 - Travel And Entertainment Expenses.
  (1) As used in this section, the term “travel expenses” means the actual, necessary, and reasonable costs of transportation, meals, lodging, and incidental expenses normally incurred...
• 288.1254 - Entertainment Industry Financial Incentive Program.
  (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:(a) “Certified production” means a qualified production that has tax credits allocated to it by the department based on the...
• 288.1258 - Entertainment Industry Qualified Production Companies; Application Procedure; Categories; Duties Of The Department Of Revenue; Records And Reports.
  (1) PRODUCTION COMPANIES AUTHORIZED TO APPLY.—(a) Any production company engaged in this state in the production of motion pictures, made-for-TV motion pictures, television series, commercial advertising, music...

Last modified: September 23, 2016