Florida § 447.601 - Merit or civil service system; applicability.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 447.601 — Merit or civil service system; applicability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 447.601. Merit or civil service system; applicability.
The provisions of this part shall not be construed to repeal, amend, or modify the provisions of any law or ordinance establishing a merit or civil service system for public employees or the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto or to prohibit or hinder the establishment of other such personnel systems unless the provisions of such merit or civil service system laws or ordinances or rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto are in conflict with the provisions of this part, in which event such laws, ordinances, or rules and regulations shall not apply, except as provided in s. 447.301(4).
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 447.601
What does Florida Statutes § 447.601 cover?
Section 447.601 ("Merit or civil service system; applicability.") 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 § 447.601?
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