Florida § 14.35 - Governor’s Medal of Freedom.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 14.35 — Governor’s Medal of Freedom., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14.35. Governor’s Medal of Freedom.
(1) The Governor may present, in the name of the State of Florida, a medal to be known as the “Governor’s Medal of Freedom,” which shall bear a suitable inscription and ribbon of appropriate design, to any person who has made an especially meritorious contribution to the interests and residents of this state, its culture, or other significant public or private endeavor. (2)(a) In the event of the death of an individual chosen to receive the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, the medal may be presented to a designated representative of the chosen recipient. (b) The Governor’s Medal of Freedom may only be presented to an individual once.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14.35 ("Governor’s Medal of Freedom.") 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.
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