Florida § 366.98 - Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 366.98 — Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 366.98. Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters.
(1) A public utility is not liable for damages based in whole or in part on changes in the reliability, continuity, or quality of utility services which arise in any way out of an emergency or disaster, including, but not limited to, a state of emergency declared under s. 252.36. Consistent with the commission’s jurisdiction over public utility rates and service, issues relating to the sufficiency of a public utility’s disaster preparedness and response shall be resolved by the commission. (2) This section does not create a new cause of action. In the event that there is a conflict between this section and any other section of the Florida Statutes, this section shall control.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 366.98
What does Florida Statutes § 366.98 cover?
Section 366.98 ("Public utility liability arising out of emergencies and disasters.") 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.
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