Florida § 288.002 - Public records exemption for certain materials held by the former Enterprise Florida, Inc.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 288.002 — Public records exemption for certain materials held by the former Enterprise Florida, Inc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 288.002. Public records exemption for certain materials held by the former Enterprise Florida, Inc.

Materials that relate to methods of manufacture or production, potential trade secrets, potentially patentable material, actual trade secrets, business transactions, financial and proprietary information, and agreements or proposals to receive funding that are received, generated, ascertained, or discovered by the former Enterprise Florida, Inc., including its affiliates or subsidiaries and partnership participants, such as private enterprises, educational institutions, and other organizations, are confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, except that a recipient of the former Enterprise Florida, Inc., research funds shall make available, upon request, the title and description of the research project, the name of the researcher, and the amount and source of funding provided for the project. Effective July 1, 2023, the Department of Commerce is the custodian of any public records made confidential and exempt under this section.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 288.002

What does Florida Statutes § 288.002 cover?

Section 288.002 ("Public records exemption for certain materials held by the former Enterprise Florida, Inc.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Florida § 288.002?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 288.002 apply to my situation?

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