570.951 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.
570.951 Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park; legislative findings.
It is the finding of the Legislature that:
(1) Agriculture is an important industry to the State of Florida, producing over $6 billion per year while supporting over 230,000 jobs.
(2) Equine and other agriculture-related industries will strengthen and benefit each other with the establishment of a statewide agriculture and horse facility.
(3) A Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park will provide Florida with a unique tourist experience for visitors and residents, thus generating taxes and additional dollars for the state.
(4) Promoting the Florida Agriculture Center and Horse Park as a joint effort between the state and the private sector will allow this facility to utilize experts and generate revenue from many areas to ensure the success of this facility.
History. s. 1, ch. 94-301.