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FL S1392
Bill
Status
2/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Bennett
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the direct-support organization of the Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development to establish and market a statewide Florida Golf Trail to promote golf tourism, job creation, and economic development in golf-related industries.
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Allows the direct-support organization to license the "Florida Golf Trail" name, develop branding criteria, and receive compensation for licensing, with exclusive use granted to the organization and its licensees.
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Prohibits the direct-support organization from accepting financial responsibility or liability for the Florida Golf Trail's creation or activities, while encouraging cost-effective licensing arrangements and contracts.
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Authorizes the Florida Tourism Industry Marketing Corporation, Enterprise Florida, Inc., and other state and local economic development agencies to support the development and marketing of the Florida Golf Trail.
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Removes "private or commercial golf course" from the list of prohibited business types for qualified active low-income community businesses under the New Markets Development Program Act.
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Requires the direct-support organization to submit a progress report to the Governor and Legislature one year after the Florida Golf Trail becomes operational.
Legislative Description
Economic Development
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011