Florida § 159.43 - Liberal construction.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 159.43 — Liberal construction., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.43. Liberal construction.
Part II of this chapter, being necessary for the prosperity and welfare of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes thereof; shall be, and be deemed, authority in addition to, and shall provide alternative methods for, any other authority provided by law for the same or similar purposes; and is supplemental to and not in derogation of any powers of any local agency otherwise conferred. The criteria and requirements of this part are applicable only to projects financed under authority of this part, except as otherwise expressly incorporated by references in other provisions of law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 159.43
What does Florida Statutes § 159.43 cover?
Section 159.43 ("Liberal construction.") 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 § 159.43?
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