Florida H1479 establishes procedures for managing abandoned and historic cemeteries on private land.

Florida H1479 amends the Florida Forever Act to allow the state to acquire lands that preserve historic cemeteries. It requires the state to be granted an easement for ingress and egress to abandoned cemeteries on private lands for maintenance, research, and searches. Owners of such land are entitled to a conservation easement. The bill also mandates that abandoned cemeteries on private lands be included in the Florida Master Site File. It authorizes the use of funds from the Florida Forever Trust Fund for land acquisition and capital project expenditures.

Florida H1479 establishes procedures for managing abandoned and historic cemeteries on private land.

Florida H1479 amends the Florida Forever Act to allow the state to acquire lands that preserve historic cemeteries. It requires the state to be granted an easement for ingress and egress to abandoned cemeteries on private lands for maintenance, research, and searches. Owners of such land are entitled to a conservation easement. The bill also mandates that abandoned cemeteries on private lands be included in the Florida Master Site File. It authorizes the use of funds from the Florida Forever Trust Fund for land acquisition and capital project expenditures.