Each water management district, as created in this chapter, may implement a small business program designed to help small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, to participate in district procurement and contract activities. The purpose of the program is to spur economic development and support small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned businesses, to successfully expand in the marketplace. Program specifics shall be provided by rule pursuant to s. 373.113.
Fla. Stat. § 373.1135
Small business program
Known as the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act
The act spans §§ 373.012 to 373.813 (247 sections).
History.--s. 1, ch. 2005-215.
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