The Florida Senate

331.350  Insurance coverage of the authority; safety program.--

(1)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 shall not insure buildings and property owned or leased by the authority.

(2)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Risk Management Trust Fund established under s. 284.30 shall not insure against any liability of the authority.

(3)  The authority shall establish a safety program. The safety program shall include:

(a)  The development and implementation of a loss prevention program which shall consist of a comprehensive authoritywide safety program, including a statement, established by the board of supervisors, of safety policy and responsibility.

(b)  Provision for regular and periodic facility and equipment inspections.

(c)  Investigation of job-related employee accidents and other accidents occurring on the premises of the authority or within areas of its jurisdiction.

(d)  Establishment of a program to promote increased safety awareness among employees, agents, and subcontractors of the authority.

(4)(a)  The authority shall, if available, secure insurance coverage within reasonable limits for liability which may arise as a consequence of its responsibilities.

(b)  The authority shall, if available, and if cost-effective, secure insurance coverage on its buildings, facilities, and property at reasonable levels.

(c)  The authority, with respect to the purchase of insurance, shall be subject to the applicable provisions of chapter 287 and other applicable law.

History.--ss. 54, 61, ch. 89-300; ss. 7, 8, ch. 90-192; s. 64, ch. 96-418; s. 20, ch. 2000-122.