Florida § 10.204 - Territory not specified for inclusion in any district.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 10.204 — Territory not specified for inclusion in any district., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10.204. Territory not specified for inclusion in any district.
Any portion of the state which is not stated in this joint resolution as being included in any district described in this joint resolution but which is entirely surrounded by a district shall be deemed to be included within the surrounding district. Any portion of the state which is not included in any district described in this joint resolution and which is not entirely surrounded by a district shall be included within that district contiguous to the portion that contains the least population per legislator according to the United States Decennial Census of 2020; however, if every district contiguous to such portion has an equal population, such portion shall be included within the lowest-numbered district that is contiguous to such portion.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 10.204
What does Florida Statutes § 10.204 cover?
Section 10.204 ("Territory not specified for inclusion in any district.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 10.204?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 10.204 apply to my situation?
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