Florida § 161.071 - Prosecuting officers to assist enforcement of this part.
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§ 161.071. Prosecuting officers to assist enforcement of this part.
State attorneys, or other prosecuting officers of the state or county, and sheriffs and their deputies of the several counties of this state, shall assist the department in enforcement of this part. The officers and their deputies shall, upon information that any persons, firms, or corporations are violating any of the provisions of this part, report the same, together with the information in their possession relating thereto, to the department and shall cooperate with the department in carrying out the provisions of this part. The state attorneys and other prosecuting officers of the state or any county, upon the request of the department, shall institute and maintain such legal proceedings as may be necessary to carry out the enforcement of the provisions of this part.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 161.071
What does Florida Statutes § 161.071 cover?
Section 161.071 ("Prosecuting officers to assist enforcement of this part.") 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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