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State Ban

  • The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce successfully advocated for a permanent ban on oil drilling in Florida waters.
  • In November, voters passed an amendment to the Florida State Constitution.
  • Amendment 9 permanently banned oil drilling in Florida waters.
  • Click to view Amendment 9 Ballot Language

Federal Ban

  • The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is advocating for a permanent ban on oil drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • In 2020, the current ban on oil drilling in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico is set to expire.
  • There is a proposal that would extend the ban for another 5 years.
  • We need a permanent ban.

Advocacy Efforts

  • The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce created a statewide coalition of Chambers of Commerce and businesses opposed to offshore oil drilling.
  • Click to join the coalition
  • Contact Robin Miller for more information about the coalition
    ​Robin Miller, CEO
    robin@tampabaybeaches.com
    727-360-6957 ext. 107

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