United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) June 26, 2000
Coastal Caribbean Oils & Minerals, Ltd.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda 1-4668 NONE
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
Clarendon House, Church Street, Hamilton HM DX, BERMUDA NONE
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (441) 295-1422
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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COASTAL CARIBBEAN OILS & MINERALS, LTD.
FORM 8-K
Item 5. Other Events
On October 6, 1999, Florida's First District Court of Appeal ruled that
Florida's Department of Environmental Protection has the authority to deny
Coastal Petroleum Company's drilling permit for its St. George Island prospect,
provided that Coastal receives just compensation for what was taken.
On November 1, 1999, the State of Florida and certain Florida
environmental groups filed a joint motion for clarification, rehearing, or
certification with respect to the October 6, 1999 decision.
On June 26, 2000, Florida's First District Court of Appeal issued the
ruling filed herewith as an Exhibit to this Form 8-K.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
(99) Additional Exhibits
(a) Opinion of the First District Court of Appeal dated June 26, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COASTAL CARIBBEAN OILS & MINERALS, LTD.
(Registrant)
By /s/ Benjamin W. Heath
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Benjamin W. Heath
President
Date: June 28, 2000
