Florida § 159.826 - Sale of bonds.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 159.826 — Sale of bonds., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.826. Sale of bonds.
If the governing body shall by resolution or ordinance adopted at a public meeting determine that a negotiated sale of the taxable bonds is in the best interest of the governmental unit, the governmental unit may negotiate for the sale of the taxable bonds. In the resolution or ordinance authorizing the negotiated sale, the governmental unit shall provide specific findings as to the reasons for the negotiated sale. Nothing herein shall be deemed to give any department, board, commission, or other agency of the state any additional authority to negotiate for the sale of the taxable bonds independently and without acting by or through the Division of Bond Finance, if the participation of the Division of Bond Finance in such negotiated sale is otherwise required by the statutes under authority of which the bonds are issued.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 159.826
What does Florida Statutes § 159.826 cover?
Section 159.826 ("Sale of bonds.") 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 § 159.826?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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