Florida Statutes Part XIV - Microfinance Programs (Ss. 288.993-288.9937)

• 288.993 - Short Title.
  This part may be cited as the “Florida Microfinance Act.”History.—s. 48, ch. 2014-218.
• 288.9931 - Legislative Findings And Intent.
  The Legislature finds that the ability of entrepreneurs and small businesses to access capital is vital to the overall health and growth of this state’s...
• 288.9932 - Definitions.
  As used in this part, the term:(1) “Applicant” means an entrepreneur or small business that applies to a loan administrator for a microloan.(2) “Domiciled in this state”...
• 288.9933 - Rulemaking Authority.
  The department may adopt rules to implement this part.History.—s. 51, ch. 2014-218.
• 288.9934 - Microfinance Loan Program.
  (1) PURPOSE.—The Microfinance Loan Program is established in the department to make short-term, fixed-rate microloans in conjunction with business management training, business development training, and technical...
• 288.9935 - Microfinance Guarantee Program.
  (1) The Microfinance Guarantee Program is established in the department. The purpose of the program is to stimulate access to credit for entrepreneurs and small businesses...
• 288.9936 - Annual Report Of The Microfinance Loan Program.
  (1) The department shall include in the report required by s. 20.60(10) a complete and detailed annual report on the Microfinance Loan Program. The report must...
• 288.9937 - Evaluation Of Programs.
  The Office of Economic and Demographic Research shall analyze, evaluate, and determine the economic benefits, as defined in s. 288.005, of the first 3 years...

Last modified: September 23, 2016