Florida § 154.312 - Procedure for settlement of disputes.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 154.312 — Procedure for settlement of disputes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 154.312. Procedure for settlement of disputes.
All disputes among counties, the agency, a participating hospital, or a regional referral hospital shall be resolved as provided in ss. 120.569 and 120.57, except that the presiding officer’s order shall be final agency action. Cases filed under chapter 120 may combine all disputes between parties. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this part, if a county alleges that a residency determination or eligibility determination made by the agency is incorrect, the burden of proof shall be on the county to demonstrate that such determination is, in light of the total record, not supported by the evidence.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 154.312
What does Florida Statutes § 154.312 cover?
Section 154.312 ("Procedure for settlement of disputes.") 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 § 154.312?
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