(1) To be acceptable for consideration, a reclamation program must contain a contiguous land unit which constitutes the following minimum fraction of the total parcel.
Parcel Size (Acres)
Minimum Program
20 or Less
Total Parcel
21-100 Acres
1/2 of Parcel but not less than 20 acres
101-200 Acres
1/3 of Parcel but not less than 50 acres
201-400 Acres
1/4 of Parcel but not less than 68 acres
401 or More
1/5 of Parcel but not less than 100 acres
    (2) The Department may make exceptions to these minimums upon justification by the landowner and a finding by the Department that due to unique circumstances, a substantial regional benefit would result from the reclamation proposed.
Rulemaking Authority 378.021, 378.038 FS. Law Implemented 378.021, 378.038 FS. History-New 3-24-82, Amended 1-10-85, Formerly 16C-17.06, 16C-17.006.