Florida § 157.27 - Proceedings for making repair to drains, etc.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 157.27 — Proceedings for making repair to drains, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 157.27. Proceedings for making repair to drains, etc.
When it shall be made to appear to the board of county commissioners of any county that any such ditch, drain or canal within said county is in need of repair, that fact shall be entered upon the minutes of said board and published in at least one issue of a newspaper published in said county in and with the minutes of said board, and unless good cause to the contrary shall be shown by one or more interested owners of land to be taxed for said purpose, at the next regular meeting of the board, an order may be entered directing such repairs to be made.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 157.27
What does Florida Statutes § 157.27 cover?
Section 157.27 ("Proceedings for making repair to drains, etc.") 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 § 157.27?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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