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Notice: 5953295

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Florida Forest Service

Chapter:

RURAL AND FAMILY LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

Overview

RULE:

5I-7.001	Program Goals and Objectives
5I-7.002	Definitions
5I-7.003	Project Eligibility
5I-7.004	Application Procedures and Requirements
5I-7.005	Technical Review and Evaluation of Project Applications
5I-7.006	Program Review and Evaluation of Project Applications
5I-7.007	Ranking, Review and Approval of Project Acquisition List
5I-7.008	Title and Survey
5I-7.009	Appraisal Procedures, Report Requirements and Determining Maximum Amounts
5I-7.010	Negotiations and Purchase Instruments
5I-7.011	Board Action
5I-7.012	Closing
5I-7.013	Multi-Party Acquisitions
5I-7.014	Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement

PURPOSE:

The rule implements the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program. The Rural and Family Lands Protection Act established a program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to bring under public protection lands that serve to limit subdivision and conversion of agricultural areas that provide economic, open space, water and wildlife benefits through acquisition of pertpeual less-than fee easements.

SUMMARY:

The rule establishes the requirements for application, evaluation, ranking and acquisition of perpetual less-than-fee easements on agricultural lands that are threatened with development.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

570.70, 570.71, 259.105(3)(i), 570.07(23) FS.

LAW:

570.70, 570.71, 259.105(3)(i) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

8/8/2008 Vol. 34/32

COMMENTS:

From 8/8/2008 To 8/29/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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