The department shall use and require the use of Xeriscape practices in the construction and maintenance of all new state highways, wayside parks, access roads, welcome stations, and other state highway rights-of-way constructed upon or acquired after June 30, 1992. The department shall develop a 5-year program for phasing in the use of Xeriscape, including the use of solid waste compost, in state highway rights-of-way constructed upon or acquired before July 1, 1992. In accomplishing these tasks, the department shall employ the guidelines set out in s. 373.185(2)(a)-(f).

History.--s. 2, ch. 91-41; s. 2, ch. 91-68.