Florida § 870.047 - Duration and termination of emergency.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 870.047 — Duration and termination of emergency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 870.047. Duration and termination of emergency.
A state of emergency established under ss. 870.041-870.046 shall commence upon the declaration thereof by the public official and shall terminate at the end of a period of 72 consecutive hours thereafter unless, prior to the end of such 72-hour period, the public official, the Governor, county commission, or city council shall have terminated such state of emergency. Any extension of the 72-hour time limit must be accomplished by request from the public official and the concurrence of the county commission or city council by duly enacted ordinance or resolution in regular or special session.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 870.047
What does Florida Statutes § 870.047 cover?
Section 870.047 ("Duration and termination of emergency.") 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 § 870.047?
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