Florida § 153.51 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 153.51 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 153.51. Legislative intent.
It is declared as a matter of legislative determination that the extensive growth of population and attendant industry and commerce throughout the state has given rise to public health and water supply problems of statewide concern, in that many unincorporated areas of the counties of the state are not served by water and sewer facilities normally and generally provided and maintained by the municipalities of the state or their agencies or instrumentalities or by private corporations or persons and are not otherwise adequately provided for; that many of such unincorporated areas are in extreme need of such sewage disposal and water supply facilities, and that it is the intent and purpose of this law to provide means for the counties of the state to alleviate such conditions in such unincorporated areas.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 153.51
What does Florida Statutes § 153.51 cover?
Section 153.51 ("Legislative intent.") 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 § 153.51?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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