HB 0979

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A bill to be entitled
2An act relating to enterprise zones; authorizing the
3governing body of the consolidated government of the City
4of Jacksonville, Duval County, to the Office of Tourism,
5Trade, and Economic Development to amend an enterprise
6zone boundary to include a specific census tract; requires
7the office to approve the application under certain
8circumstances; providing requirements; providing an
9effective date.
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11Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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13     Section 1.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
14governing body of the consolidated government of the City of
15Jacksonville, Duval County, may apply to the Office of Tourism,
16Trade, and Economic Development to amend the boundary of Florida
17Enterprise Zone #1601 to include Census Tract #1, Block Groups 1
18and 2. The office shall approve the application so long as the
19boundary amendment is consistent with the categories, criteria,
20and limitations imposed by s. 290.0055, Florida Statutes, upon
21the establishment of such enterprise zone. The office shall
22approve the amendment provided the application is submitted
23before December 31, 2005, and meets the requirements of this
24section.
25     Section 2.  This act shall take effect upon becoming a law.


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