Florida § 217.16 - Authority granted to other public entities of the state.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 217.16 — Authority granted to other public entities of the state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 217.16. Authority granted to other public entities of the state.
The authority granted to the state by s. 217.03, pertaining to surplus property is also granted to the following public entities of the state: (1) Every county of the state, boards of county commissioners, school boards, or other county agency, and every county officer authorized by law to make purchases of material, supplies and equipment or other property, real or personal, for county use or purposes. (2) Every municipality of the state, and every officer thereof, authorized by law to make purchases of material, supplies and equipment or other property, real or personal, for municipal use or purposes.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 217.16
What does Florida Statutes § 217.16 cover?
Section 217.16 ("Authority granted to other public entities of the state.") 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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