Florida § 145.16 - Special laws or general laws of local application prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 145.16 — Special laws or general laws of local application prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 145.16. Special laws or general laws of local application prohibited.
(1) The Legislature declares that the preservation of statewide uniformity of county officials’ salaries is essential to the fulfillment of the legislative intent expressed in this chapter and intends by this section to prevent any laws which would allow officials in individual counties to be excepted from the uniform classification provided in this chapter. (2) Pursuant to s. 11(a)(21), Art. III of the State Constitution, the Legislature hereby prohibits special laws or general laws of local application pertaining to the compensation of the following officials: (a) Members of the board of county commissioners; (b) Clerk of the circuit court; (c) Sheriff; (d) Superintendent of schools; (e) Supervisor of elections; (f) Property appraiser; (g) Tax collector; and (h) District school board members.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 145.16
What does Florida Statutes § 145.16 cover?
Section 145.16 ("Special laws or general laws of local application prohibited.") 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 § 145.16?
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