Florida § 14.01 - Governor; residence; office; authority to protect life, liberty, and property.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 14.01 — Governor; residence; office; authority to protect life, liberty, and property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.01. Governor; residence; office; authority to protect life, liberty, and property.
The Governor shall reside at the head of government, and the Governor’s office shall be in the capitol. The Governor may have such other offices within the state as he or she may deem necessary. The Governor may employ as many persons as he or she, in his or her discretion, may deem necessary to procure and secure protection to life, liberty, and property of the inhabitants of the state, also to protect the property of the state.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 14.01
What does Florida Statutes § 14.01 cover?
Section 14.01 ("Governor; residence; office; authority to protect life, liberty, and property.") 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 § 14.01?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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