Florida § 288.037 - Department of State; agreement with county tax collector.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 288.037 — Department of State; agreement with county tax collector., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 288.037. Department of State; agreement with county tax collector.
In order to further the economic development goals of the state, and notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the Department of State may enter into an agreement with the county tax collector for the purpose of appointing the county tax collector as the Department of State’s agent to accept applications for licenses or other similar registrations and applications for renewals of licenses or other similar registrations. The agreement must specify the time within which the tax collector must forward any applications and accompanying application fees to the Department of State.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 288.037
What does Florida Statutes § 288.037 cover?
Section 288.037 ("Department of State; agreement with county tax collector.") 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 § 288.037?
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