Florida § 427.017 - Conflicts with federal laws or regulations.

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§ 427.017. Conflicts with federal laws or regulations.

Upon notification by an agency of the Federal Government that any provision of this act conflicts with federal laws or regulations, the state or local agencies involved may take any reasonable steps necessary to assure continued federal funding. Further, it is the legislative intent that the conflict shall not affect other provisions or applications of this act that can effectively be implemented without implementation of the provision in question, and to this end, the provisions of this act are declared severable.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 427.017

What does Florida Statutes § 427.017 cover?

Section 427.017 ("Conflicts with federal laws or regulations.") 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 § 427.017?

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