Florida § 30.071 - Applicability and scope of act.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 30.071 — Applicability and scope of act., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30.071. Applicability and scope of act.
(1) This act applies to all deputy sheriffs, with the following exceptions: (a) Deputy sheriffs in a county that, by special act of the Legislature, local charter, ordinance, or otherwise, has established rights and procedures for deputy sheriffs which are equivalent to or greater than those prescribed by this act. (b) Deputy sheriffs in a county that, by special act of the Legislature, local charter, ordinance, or otherwise, has established a civil or career service system which grants collective bargaining rights for deputy sheriffs, including, but not limited to, deputy sheriffs in the following counties: Broward, Miami-Dade, Duval, Escambia, and Volusia. (c) Special deputy sheriffs appointed under s. 30.09(4). (d) Members of a sheriff’s posse or reserve unit. (e) Part-time deputy sheriffs. (2) This act does not grant to deputy sheriffs the right of collective bargaining. (3) This act does not change the alter ego relationship which exists between a deputy sheriff and the appointing sheriff.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 30.071
What does Florida Statutes § 30.071 cover?
Section 30.071 ("Applicability and scope of act.") 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 § 30.071?
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How does Florida § 30.071 apply to my situation?
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