Florida § 430.02 - Legislative intent.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 430.02 — Legislative intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 430.02. Legislative intent.
It is the intent of the Legislature to: (1) Advise, assist, and protect the state’s elderly citizens to the fullest extent. (2) Ensure that programs and services are developed and implemented to be accessible to all elderly citizens to assist them in the achievement or maintenance of maximum independence and quality of life and minimum levels of social dependence. (3) Support and promote the efforts of families and other caregivers in assisting elderly persons. (4) Promote intergenerational activities that will provide citizens of all ages opportunities to enjoy the enriching benefits of interaction and that will promote unity and support for one another. (5) Ensure that state government functions effectively and efficiently in serving the elderly through coordination of policy development, planning, and service delivery by all state agencies relating to the elderly population of the state. (6) Ensure that elderly citizens are able to secure prompt, adequate, and accurate information and assistance regarding, but not limited to, health, social welfare, long-term care, protective services, consumer protection, education and training, housing, employment, recreation, transportation, insurance, and retirement. (7) Organize the Department of Elderly Affairs as the state agency that has lead responsibility for administering human service programs for the elderly and for developing policy recommendations for long-term care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 430.02
What does Florida Statutes § 430.02 cover?
Section 430.02 ("Legislative intent.") 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 § 430.02?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 430.02" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 430.02 apply to my situation?
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