341.375  Participation by women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals encouraged; plan for compliance.--It is the intent of the Legislature and the public policy of this state that women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises be encouraged to participate fully in all phases of economic and community development. Accordingly, to achieve such purpose, the franchisee of a high-speed rail transportation system shall, in accordance with applicable state and federal law, involve and utilize women, minorities, and socially and economically disadvantaged business enterprises in all phases of the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the high-speed rail transportation system developed under the auspices of ss. 341.3201-341.386. Each applicant for a franchise shall provide to the department a plan for compliance with the intent and requirements of this section; and each franchisee shall regularly provide to the department such proof of its continuing compliance as the department requires to ensure that the franchisee remains in compliance with the provisions of this section.