Florida § 342.03 - Beautification and improvement of waterways by counties and municipalities; tax.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 342.03 — Beautification and improvement of waterways by counties and municipalities; tax., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 342.03. Beautification and improvement of waterways by counties and municipalities; tax.
It is declared to be a legitimate county or municipal purpose for any county or incorporated city or town in the state to improve and beautify waterways, including lakes, rivers, streams, ditches and canals, within such county or municipality, by opening such waterways and by clearing them of logs and other obstructions, including water hyacinths and other disagreeable and obnoxious vegetation, and, for all or any part of such purpose, any county or incorporated city or town in the state may levy a tax not to exceed 1 mill on the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property assessed for taxes in such county or incorporated city or town.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 342.03
What does Florida Statutes § 342.03 cover?
Section 342.03 ("Beautification and improvement of waterways by counties and municipalities; tax.") 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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