Fla. Stat. 331.302
Space Florida; creation; purpose


(1)

There is established, formed, and created Space Florida, which is created as an independent special district, a body politic and corporate, and a subdivision of the state, to foster the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading aerospace industry in this state. Space Florida shall promote aerospace business development by facilitating business financing, spaceport operations, research and development, workforce development, and innovative education programs. Space Florida has all the powers, rights, privileges, and authority as provided under the laws of this state.

(2)

In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, Space Florida shall advise, coordinate, cooperate, and, when necessary, enter into memoranda of agreement with municipalities, counties, regional authorities, state agencies and organizations, appropriate federal agencies and organizations, and other interested persons and groups.

(3)

Space Florida may not endorse any candidate for any elected public office or contribute money to the campaign of any candidate for public office.

(4)

Space Florida is not an agency as defined in ss. 216.011 and 287.012.

(5)

Space Florida is subject to applicable provisions of chapter 189, including, but not limited to, s. 189.051. To the extent that any provisions of chapter 189 conflict with this act, this act shall prevail.

Source: Section 331.302 — Space Florida; creation; purpose, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0331.­302 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

331.301
Short title
331.302
Space Florida
331.303
Definitions
331.304
Spaceport territory
331.305
Powers of Space Florida
331.306
Federal airspace notification
331.307
Development of Cape San Blas facility
331.309
Treasurer
331.310
Powers and duties of the board of directors
331.311
Exercise by Space Florida of its powers within municipalities and other political subdivisions
331.312
Furnishing facilities and services within the spaceport territory
331.313
Power of Space Florida with respect to roads
331.316
Rates, fees, rentals, tolls, fares, and charges
331.317
Recovery of delinquent charges
331.318
Discontinuance of service
331.319
Comprehensive planning
331.320
Additional powers of board
331.321
Federal and other funds and aid
331.322
Agreements with municipalities within any spaceport territory
331.323
Cooperative agreements with the state, counties, and municipalities
331.324
Contracts, grants, and contributions
331.325
Environmental permits
331.327
Foreign trade zone
331.328
Sovereign immunity
331.329
Changing boundary lines
331.330
Enforcement and penalties
331.331
Revenue bonds
331.332
Issuance of additional bonds
331.333
Refunding bonds
331.335
Lien of pledges
331.338
Trust agreements
331.339
Sale of bonds
331.340
Authorization and form of bonds
331.341
Interim certificates
331.342
Negotiability of bonds
331.343
Defeasance
331.344
Bonds as legal investment or security
331.345
Covenants
331.346
Validity of bonds
331.347
Act furnishes full authority for issuance of bonds
331.348
Investment of funds
331.349
Fiscal year of Space Florida
331.350
Insurance coverage of Space Florida
331.351
Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises encouraged
331.353
Rulemaking authority
331.354
Tax exemption
331.355
Use of name
331.360
Joint participation agreement or assistance
331.369
Space Industry Workforce Initiative
331.370
Space and aerospace infrastructure
331.371
Strategic space infrastructure investment
331.3011
Legislative findings and intent
331.3051
Duties of Space Florida
331.3081
Board of directors
331.3101
Space Florida

Current through Fall 2025

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