Florida § 186.803 - Use of geographic information by governmental entities.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 186.803 — Use of geographic information by governmental entities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 186.803. Use of geographic information by governmental entities.

When state agencies, water management districts, regional planning councils, local governments, and other governmental entities use maps, including geographic information maps and other graphic information materials, as the source of data for planning or any other purposes, they must take into account that the accuracy and reliability of such maps and data may be limited by various factors, including the scale of the maps, the timeliness and accuracy of the underlying information, the availability of more accurate site-specific information, and the presence or absence of ground truthing or peer review of the underlying information contained in such maps and other graphic information. This section does not apply to maps adopted pursuant to part II of chapter 163.

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

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What does Florida Statutes § 186.803 cover?

Section 186.803 ("Use of geographic information by governmental entities.") 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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