Florida § 218.71 - Purpose and policy.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 218.71 — Purpose and policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 218.71. Purpose and policy.
(1) The purpose of this part is: (a) To provide for prompt payments by local governmental entities and their institutions and agencies. (b) To provide for interest payments on late payments made by local governmental entities and their institutions and agencies. (c) To provide for a dispute resolution process for payment of obligations. (2) It is the policy of this state that payment for all purchases by local governmental entities be made in a timely manner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 218.71
What does Florida Statutes § 218.71 cover?
Section 218.71 ("Purpose and policy.") 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 § 218.71?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 218.71" (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 § 218.71 apply to my situation?
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