Florida § 1004.577 - Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 1004.577 — Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1004.577. Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved.
Nothing in ss. 1004.57-1004.576 shall infringe upon the right of a legitimate mine or quarry operator to extract rock, gravel, fill, phosphate, or other minerals or infringe upon the right of a legitimate operator of draglines or similar heavy dredging, trenching, or digging equipment to construct drainage canals or other excavations because of the actual or potential destruction of vertebrate fossils.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 1004.577
What does Florida Statutes § 1004.577 cover?
Section 1004.577 ("Certain rights of mine or quarry operators and dragline or heavy equipment operators preserved.") 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 § 1004.577?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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