Florida § 315.18 - Confidentiality of certain records held by deepwater ports.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 315.18 — Confidentiality of certain records held by deepwater ports., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 315.18. Confidentiality of certain records held by deepwater ports.
Any proposal or counterproposal exchanged between a deepwater port listed in s. 311.09(1) and any nongovernmental entity, relating to the sale, use, or lease of land or of port facilities, and any financial records submitted by any nongovernmental entity to such a deepwater port for the purpose of the sale, use, or lease of land or of port facilities, are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. However, 30 days before any such proposal or counterproposal is considered for approval by the governing body of such a deepwater port, the proposal or counterproposal shall cease to be exempt. If no proposal or counterproposal is submitted to the governing body for approval, such a proposal or counterproposal shall cease to be exempt 90 days after the cessation of negotiations.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 315.18
What does Florida Statutes § 315.18 cover?
Section 315.18 ("Confidentiality of certain records held by deepwater ports.") 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.
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