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FL S1312
Bill
Status
4/30/2021
Primary Sponsor
Commerce and Tourism
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Economic Opportunity to establish a grant program supporting zoos and aquariums located in Florida.
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Requires eligible facilities to be accredited by either the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.
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Permits grant funds to be used for capital expenditures, operational support, and educational, conservation, and research initiatives.
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Requires the department to adopt rules establishing application requirements, submission timelines, award announcement timelines, and program administration procedures.
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Effective date: July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Zoological and Aquarium Grant Program
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development
4/30/2021