Gustavo Bojorquez, etc., et al. vs State of Florida, et al.
The Florida Supreme Court held that the Legislature's 2017 repeal of a 2012 law declaring taxicab certificates and permits to be "private property" did not constitute a taking under the Florida Constitution's Takings Clause. The Court established that government-granted property rights must be conferred on an irrevocable basis for a predetermined period to qualify as compensable "private property" under the Takings Clause.
Key facts
- The Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission (PTC) was a legislative special district that held exclusive authority to regulate taxicabs in Hillsborough County from 1976 to 2017.
- A 2012 law (ch. 2012-247) declared PTC-issued certificates and permits to be 'private property' of their holders, subject to PTC approval for transfers.
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Holdings
- Government-granted property rights must be conferred on an irrevocable basis for a predetermined period to qualify as 'private property' protected from uncompensated taking under the…
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