Florida § 403.9331 - Applicability; rules and policies.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 403.9331 — Applicability; rules and policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 403.9331. Applicability; rules and policies.
(1) The regulation of mangrove protection under ss. 403.9321-403.9333 is intended to be complete and effective without reference to or compliance with other statutory provisions. (2) Any rule or policy applicable to permits provided for by s. 403.9327 or s. 403.9328 which establishes a standard applicable to mangrove trimming or alteration is invalid unless a scientific basis for the rule or policy is established. Such rules or policies shall not receive a presumption of validity in any administrative or judicial proceeding for review. Any such rule or policy must be demonstrated to substantially advance a fundamental purpose of the statute cited as authority for the rule or policy or shall be invalid.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 403.9331
What does Florida Statutes § 403.9331 cover?
Section 403.9331 ("Applicability; rules and policies.") 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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