(1) Prior to any acquiring agency initiating acquisition of property, the agency shall contact the Division to determine the availability of existing suitable state-owned lands in the area which meet the public purpose for which the acquisition is being proposed. If the acquiring agency determines that no suitable state-owned lands exist, it may proceed to acquire the property by employing this rule and all available statutory authority for acquisition. For purposes of the acquisition of conservation lands, the adoption of the council acquisition lists by the Board pursuant to Florida Statutes § 259.04, or other land acquisition program lists constitutes a finding that no suitable replacement lands exist.
    (2) For all appraisals services required by the Board and obtained by an acquiring agency or other entity, appraiser selection will be in accordance with this chapter.
Rulemaking Authority 253.025(12), 259.041 FS. Law Implemented 253.03, 253.025, 259.041 FS. History-New 6-16-86, Amended 4-6-89, 1-29-90, 4-14-08.