Florida § 253.037 - Use of state-owned land for correctional facilities.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 253.037 — Use of state-owned land for correctional facilities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.037. Use of state-owned land for correctional facilities.
(1) The Department of Environmental Protection shall review, identify, and secure state-owned lands which may be used for correctional facilities subject to determination by the Department of Corrections of where sites are needed and their appropriateness for use as prisons or other correctional facilities. (2) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 253.025, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund may purchase federal surplus lands for use as sites for correctional facilities, using federal land purchasing procedures, regulations, and requirements.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 253.037
What does Florida Statutes § 253.037 cover?
Section 253.037 ("Use of state-owned land for correctional facilities.") 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 § 253.037?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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