Florida § 253.783 - Expenditures for acquisition of land for a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of America via the St. Johns River prohibited.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 253.783 — Expenditures for acquisition of land for a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of America via the St. Johns River prohibited., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 253.783. Expenditures for acquisition of land for a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of America via the St. Johns River prohibited.
The department shall make no expenditures for the purpose of acquiring land for constructing, operating, or promoting a canal across the peninsula of Florida connecting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the waters of the Gulf of America via the St. Johns River.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 253.783
What does Florida Statutes § 253.783 cover?
Section 253.783 ("Expenditures for acquisition of land for a canal connecting the waters of the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of America via the St. Johns River prohibited.") 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 § 253.783?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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