(1) Private interests may ask any jurisdiction to initiate the process.

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Terms Used In Florida Regulations 29J-3.011

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
    (2) Any public or private organization, group, or individual may request that the SFRPC recommend use of this process to address a potential dispute in accordance with subsection 29J-3.010(5), F.A.C. Such a request shall be submitted in writing and shall include the information required for an initiation letter in subsection 29J-3.010(2), F.A.C.
    (3) After reviewing the rationale submitted by, and consulting with, the requesting organization, group, or individual, the SFRPC staff will conduct a situation assessment and respond in writing.
    (4) If the SFRPC determines that the potential dispute is suitable for the process, it shall transmit that determination in writing to the potential parties, as agreed upon by the SFRPC and the requester. The determination may include a recommendation that one or more of the jurisdictions among the potential parties initiate the procedure. The SFRPC may also suggest that other resolution processes be used.
Specific Authority 186.509 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 186.509. History-New 8-17-94.