Florida Statutes Title XVIII Chapter 260 - Florida Greenways And Trails Act

• 260.011 - Popular Name.
  This chapter may be cited as the “Florida Greenways and Trails Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 79-110; s. 7, ch. 96-389; s. 2, ch. 2005-87.
• 260.012 - Declaration Of Policy And Legislative Intent.
  (1) In order to recognize the benefits of the outdoor areas of Florida, and in order to conserve, develop, and use the natural resources of this...
• 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 of the statewide system of greenways and trails pursuant to s. 260.016(2)(d), including a person holding...
• 260.013 - Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) “Board” means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.(2) “Department” means the Department of...
• 260.014 - Florida Greenways And Trails System.
  The Florida Greenways and Trails System shall be a statewide system of greenways and trails which shall consist of individual greenways and trails and networks...
• 260.0141 - Greenways And Trails Program.
  There is established within the department the “Florida Greenways and Trails Program,” the purpose of which is to facilitate the establishment of a statewide system...
• 260.0142 - Florida Greenways And Trails Council; Composition; Powers And Duties.
  (1) There is created within the department the Florida Greenways and Trails Council which shall advise the department in the execution of the department’s powers and...
• 260.0144 - Sponsorship Of State Greenways And Trails.
  The department may enter into a concession agreement with a not-for-profit entity or private sector business or entity for commercial sponsorship to be displayed on...
• 260.015 - Acquisition Of Land.
  (1) The department is authorized to acquire by gift or purchase the fee simple absolute title or any lesser interest in land, including easements, for the...
• 260.016 - General Powers Of The Department.
  (1) The department may:(a) Publish and distribute appropriate maps of designated greenways and trails.(b) Adopt appropriate rules to implement or interpret this chapter and portions of chapter 253...
• 260.0161 - Coordination With Department Of Transportation.
  (1) Upon the request of the department, the Department of Transportation shall provide information to the department on abandoned and to-be-abandoned railroad rights-of-way.(2) The Department of Transportation...
• 260.017 - Restrictions; Rules.
  The department may establish restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft within any defined canoe trail necessary to ensure the safe use of a water...
• 260.019 - Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail.
  (1) The Florida Circumnavigation Saltwater Paddling Trail is hereby created as part of the Florida Greenways and Trails Program.(2) The department shall establish the initial starting and...
• 260.021 - Recreational Opportunities On Mined Lands.
  The Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon Florida, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, in partnership with the phosphate industry and other mining companies, are encouraged to continue the operation...

Last modified: September 23, 2016