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The 2000 Florida Statutes

Title XVIII
PUBLIC LANDS AND PROPERTY
Chapter 255
Public Property And Publicly Owned Buildings
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Section 255.248, Florida Statutes 2000

255.248  Definitions; ss. 255.249 and 255.25.--The following definitions shall apply when used in ss. 255.249 and 255.25:

(1)  The term "state-owned office building" means any building title to which is vested in the state and which is used by one or more executive agencies predominantly for administrative direction and support functions. This term excludes:

(a)  District or area offices established for field operations where law enforcement, military, inspections, road operations, or tourist welcoming functions are performed.

(b)  All educational facilities and institutions under the supervision of the Department of Education.

(c)  All custodial facilities and institutions used primarily for the care, custody, or treatment of wards of the state.

(d)  Buildings or spaces used for legislative activities.

(e)  Buildings purchased or constructed from agricultural or citrus trust funds.

(2)  The term "privately owned building" shall mean any building not owned by a governmental agency.

History.--s. 3, ch. 75-70; s. 61, ch. 85-349.