Florida § 157.31 - Notice of reassessment for drainage.

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§ 157.31. Notice of reassessment for drainage.

In all such cases, the board of county commissioners, upon the matter being brought to its attention, shall cause to be published in some newspaper published in the county, at least once each week for 2 consecutive weeks, a notice substantially in the following form: Notice of Reassessment for Drainage Whereas, it has been discovered that the proceedings to establish a public ditch, drain or canal, commencing at and running in a general course through the following lands, viz. were defective, and the assessment in pursuance thereof made was invalid, or irregular and not made in compliance with law, now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all persons interested, that the County Commissioners of County, will be in session at o’clock in the forenoon, at the courthouse, on the day of , (year) , for the purpose of providing for a reassessment of the property specially benefited by the said public ditch, drain or canal, and all persons interested are hereby notified to attend on the said day, and present objections, if any, to the said reassessment, and are further notified that the board will give a hearing to all parties interested, and act on the said matter at the said meeting.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 157.31 ("Notice of reassessment for drainage.") 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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