Florida § 190.037 - Discontinuance of service.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 190.037 — Discontinuance of service., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 190.037. Discontinuance of service.
In the event the fees, rentals, or other charges for water and sewer services, or either of them, are not paid when due, the board shall have the power, under such reasonable rules and regulations as the board may adopt, to discontinue and shut off both water and sewer services until such fees, rentals, or other charges, including interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such water and sewer services or both, are fully paid; and, for such purposes, the board may enter on any lands, waters, or premises of any person, firm, corporation, or body, public or private, within the district limits. Such delinquent fees, rentals, or other charges, together with interest, penalties, and charges for the shutting off and discontinuance and the restoration of such services and facilities and reasonable attorney’s fees and other expenses, may be recovered by the district, which may also enforce payment of such delinquent fees, rentals, or other charges by any other lawful method of enforcement.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 190.037
What does Florida Statutes § 190.037 cover?
Section 190.037 ("Discontinuance of service.") 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 § 190.037?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 190.037" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 190.037 apply to my situation?
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