Florida § 253.111 - Riparian owners of land.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 253.111 — Riparian owners of land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.111. Riparian owners of land.
(1) If a riparian owner exists with respect to any land to be sold by the board of trustees, such riparian owner shall have a right to secure such land, provided that such riparian owner shall be required to pay for such land upon such prices, terms, and conditions as determined by the board of trustees. Such riparian owner may waive this right. (2) This section does not apply to: (a) Any land exchange approved by the board of trustees; (b) The conveyance of any lands located within the Everglades Agricultural Area; or (c) Lands managed pursuant to ss. 253.781-253.785.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 253.111 ("Riparian owners of land.") 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.
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