Florida § 217.17 - Designation of officers or employees in connection with bids and payment of moneys.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 217.17 — Designation of officers or employees in connection with bids and payment of moneys., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 217.17. Designation of officers or employees in connection with bids and payment of moneys.
The department and any public entity listed in s. 217.16, may designate by appropriate resolution or order any officer, employee or agency to enter a bid or bids in its or their behalf for any surplus property, real or personal, offered for lease, sale or other disposal by the United States, or any owning or disposal agency thereof, and may authorize such officer, employee or agency to make any down payment, or payment in full, required in connection with such bidding.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 217.17
What does Florida Statutes § 217.17 cover?
Section 217.17 ("Designation of officers or employees in connection with bids and payment of moneys.") 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 § 217.17?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 217.17" (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 § 217.17 apply to my situation?
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