This rule chapter is promulgated to set forth the procedures that shall be followed in the Area of Critical State Concern Program of the Florida Communities Trust, recognizing the legislative intent expressed in Florida Statutes Chapter 380, Part III The Florida Communities Trust Act, and Section 259.101, The Preservation 2000 Act, F.S.; specifically, to assist counties to implement the conservation, recreation and open space, and coastal management elements of local comprehensive plans, to assist in conserving natural resources and resolving land use conflicts through a program of matching grants for land acquisition within Areas of Critical State Concern.
Rulemaking Authority 259.101, 374.045, 380.507(11) FS. Law Implemented 259.101, 375.045, 380.501-.515 FS. History-New 6-30-93, Formerly 9K-5.001.