Florida § 255.01 - Proceeds of insurance may be used to replace property destroyed.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 255.01 — Proceeds of insurance may be used to replace property destroyed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 255.01. Proceeds of insurance may be used to replace property destroyed.
When any state, county, municipal, or other public property of this state is destroyed or partially destroyed, by fire or otherwise, upon which there is insurance, the proceeds of such insurance, when collected, may be used by the officer having the supervision of the property destroyed, for the purpose of construction to replace such property or for the repair thereof.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 255.01
What does Florida Statutes § 255.01 cover?
Section 255.01 ("Proceeds of insurance may be used to replace property destroyed.") 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 § 255.01?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 255.01 apply to my situation?
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