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2002 Florida Statutes

SECTION 061
Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts.
Section 163.061, Florida Statutes 2002

1163.061  Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts.--

(1)  No item, motion, directive, or policy position that would impact or in any way diminish levels of currently permitted commercial activity on the Miami River or riverfront properties shall be adopted by the Miami River Commission unless passed by a unanimous vote of the appointed members of the commission then in office.

(2)  No item, motion, directive, or policy position suggesting, proposing, or otherwise promoting additional taxes, fees, charges, or any other financial obligation on owners of riverfront property or shipping companies or operators shall be adopted by the Miami River Commission unless passed by a unanimous vote of all appointed members of the commission then in office.

History.--ss. 6, 7, ch. 98-402.

1Note.--Section 7, ch. 98-402, provides that "[t]he Miami River Commission shall terminate July 1, 2003, unless the Legislature, in a review of the creation, operation, and accomplishments of the Miami River Commission during the 2003 Regular Session, determines that the commission should be continued and reenacts provisions providing for its continuation."