Florida § 344.20 - State of Florida not obligated.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 344.20 — State of Florida not obligated., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 344.20. State of Florida not obligated.
It is not the purpose or intention of this chapter or any part hereof to obligate the state, directly or indirectly or contingently, for the payment of the obligations of any counties or the obligations of any special road and bridge district, or that the state should assume the payment thereof; and this chapter is not to be construed as obligating the state to the holders of said bonds to make any payment of the same, nor shall such holders have any rights to enforce the appropriation of the moneys hereinabove provided for. Appropriations are made specifically for the benefit of the taxpayers and property owners of the state and for the purpose of rendering assistance to the various state agencies which have already performed part of the functions resting upon the state, and this chapter shall be subject to amendment, alteration or repeal at any time.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 344.20
What does Florida Statutes § 344.20 cover?
Section 344.20 ("State of Florida not obligated.") 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 § 344.20?
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