Florida § 180.136 - Water or sewer utilities; notice.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 180.136 — Water or sewer utilities; notice., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 180.136. Water or sewer utilities; notice.

Before a local government water or sewer utility increases any rate, charge, or fee for water or sewer utility service, the utility shall provide notice of the proposed increase to each customer of the utility through the utility’s billing process. The notice shall state the date, time, and place of the meeting of the governing board of the local government at which such increase will be considered. The notice required in this section is in addition to any notice and public meeting requirements for ordinance adoption as provided by general law.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 180.136

What does Florida Statutes § 180.136 cover?

Section 180.136 ("Water or sewer utilities; notice.") 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 § 180.136?

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