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FL S7086
Bill
Status
5/1/2015
Primary Sponsor
Environmental Preservation and Conservation
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AI Summary
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Defines "low-impact agriculture" as agricultural activity on conservation lands that does not violate water quality standards, is consistent with land management plans, and does not adversely impact conservation purposes or recreational use.
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Requires state land managers to identify conservation lands that could support low-impact agriculture and lands no longer needed for conservation purposes in updated management plans; establishes a 10-year review process with the Acquisition and Restoration Council making recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
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Allows the Division of State Lands to direct managing agencies to enter into low-impact agriculture agreements on suitable conservation lands for terms not exceeding 10 years, with possible renewal.
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Creates the Florida State-Owned Lands and Records Information System (SOLARIS) requiring inclusion of federal, state, county, and municipal conservation lands and permanent conservation easements, with counties and municipalities submitting lists by July 1, 2017.
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Modifies water management district procedures for selling small parcels ($25,000 or less) no longer needed for conservation by allowing direct sale to adjacent property owners with simplified notice requirements instead of competitive bidding.
Legislative Description
State Lands
Last Action
Died in Appropriations
5/1/2015