Florida § 589.09 - Use of lands acquired.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 589.09 — Use of lands acquired., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 589.09. Use of lands acquired.
All lands acquired by the Florida Forest Service on behalf of the state shall be in the custody of and subject to the jurisdiction, management, and control of the Florida Forest Service, and, for such purposes and the utilization and development of such land, the Florida Forest Service may use the proceeds of the sale of any products therefrom, the proceeds of the sale of any such lands, save the 25 percent of such proceeds which shall be paid into the State School Fund as required by s. 1010.71(1), and such other funds as may be appropriated for use by the Florida Forest Service, and in the opinion of the Florida Forest Service, available for such uses and purposes.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 589.09
What does Florida Statutes § 589.09 cover?
Section 589.09 ("Use of lands acquired.") 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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