Sec. 126.710. - Definitions.

For purposes of this Subpart and subject to Section 126.714 , "Local business" means a business that is: (1) A registered JSEB pursuant to Part 6 of this Chapter; or (2) Meeting the following criteria: (i) Has all required business occupational licenses to operate in one of the following counties: Baker, Clay, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, Putnam, or Duval County (individually, a "Northeast Florida County"), (ii) Is a business entity registered with the State of Florida, Division of Corporations, indicating a principal office located in a Northeast Florida County or presents other verifiable documents to substantiate business location in a Northeast Florida County that is satisfactory to the Chief, (iii) Has maintained a permanent, physical business address located within the limits of a Northeast Florida County from which the business operates or performs business for a minimum 12 consecutive month period immediately preceding the submission of a response to solicitation under this Chapter, and (iv) Has at least three full-time employees or one principal officer at a Northeast Florida County office location. (Ord. 2023-20-E , § 3)