Florida § 157.02 - Action on petition by county commissioners.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 157.02 — Action on petition by county commissioners., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157.02. Action on petition by county commissioners.
Should the county commissioners, when the petition mentioned in s. 157.01, has been considered, deem it improper to grant the same it shall then be denied, but should they deem it proper to grant the same, they shall then enter an order of record that the said petition be granted.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 157.02
What does Florida Statutes § 157.02 cover?
Section 157.02 ("Action on petition by county commissioners.") 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 § 157.02?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 157.02" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 157.02 apply to my situation?
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