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2017 Florida Statutes

Title XVIII PUBLIC LANDS AND PROPERTY
Chapter 253 STATE LANDS Entire Chapter
SECTION 0346
Lease of sovereignty submerged lands for marinas, boatyards, and marine retailers.
F.S. 253.0346
253.0346 Lease of sovereignty submerged lands for marinas, boatyards, and marine retailers.—
(1) For purposes of this section, the term “first-come, first-served basis” means the facility operates on state-owned submerged land for which:
(a) There is not a club membership, stock ownership, equity interest, or other qualifying requirement.
(b) Rental terms do not exceed 12 months and do not include automatic renewal rights or conditions.
(2) For marinas that are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and for which at least 90 percent of the slips are open for rent to the public, a discount of 30 percent on the annual lease fee shall apply if dockage rate sheet publications and dockage advertising clearly state that slips are open for rent to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
(3) For a facility designated by the department as a Clean Marina, Clean Boatyard, or Clean Marine Retailer under the Clean Marina Program:
(a) A discount of 10 percent on the annual lease fee shall apply if the facility:
1. Actively maintains designation under the program.
2. Complies with the terms of the lease.
3. Does not change use during the term of the lease.
(b) Extended-term lease surcharges shall be waived if the facility:
1. Actively maintains designation under the program.
2. Complies with the terms of the lease.
3. Does not change use during the term of the lease.
4. Is available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
(c) If the facility is in arrears on lease fees or fails to comply with paragraph (b), the facility is not eligible for the discount or waiver under this subsection until arrears have been paid and compliance with the program has been met.
(4) This section applies to new leases or amendments to leases effective after July 1, 2013.
History.—s. 6, ch. 2013-92.