Florida Statutes 260.021 – Recreational opportunities on mined lands
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 260.021
- Board: means the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund. See Florida Statutes 260.013
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
The Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon Florida, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, in partnership with the phosphate industry and other mining companies, are encouraged to continue the operation of the nonprofit corporation, Florida Mining-Recreation, Inc., for the purpose of working with industry, government, and private landowners to create plans and assist in the development of recreational opportunities on mined lands in the state. These opportunities should include walking, hiking, use of off-highway vehicles, canoeing, bicycling, equestrian activities, wildlife viewing, and other trail areas along with developing fishing and hunting lands. The board of directors of the corporation is encouraged to be composed of a member, or members, from the companies mining in the state; a member, or members, chosen by the Florida Wildlife Federation, Audubon Florida, and Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; and other members chosen by agreement of the partners.