Florida § 589.21 - Management to be for public interest.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 589.21 — Management to be for public interest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 589.21. Management to be for public interest.
All state forests and reforestation projects mentioned in this chapter shall be managed and administered by the Florida Forest Service in the interests of the public. If the public interests are not already safeguarded and clearly defined by law or by regulations adopted by the state agencies authorized by law to administer such lands, or in the papers formally transferring said projects to the Florida Forest Service for administration, then, and in that event, the Florida Forest Service may define the purpose of said project. Such definition of purposes shall be construed to have the authority of law.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 589.21
What does Florida Statutes § 589.21 cover?
Section 589.21 ("Management to be for public interest.") 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 § 589.21?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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