Florida § 6.02 - United States authorized to acquire lands for certain purposes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 6.02 — United States authorized to acquire lands for certain purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.02. United States authorized to acquire lands for certain purposes.
The United States may purchase, acquire, hold, own, occupy, and possess such lands within the limits of this state as they shall seek to occupy and hold as sites on which to erect and maintain forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings, or any of them, as contemplated and provided in the Constitution of the United States; such land to be acquired either by contract with owners, or in the manner hereinafter provided.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 6.02
What does Florida Statutes § 6.02 cover?
Section 6.02 ("United States authorized to acquire lands for certain purposes.") 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 § 6.02?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 6.02" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 6.02 apply to my situation?
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