Florida § 589.27 - Power of eminent domain; procedure.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 589.27 — Power of eminent domain; procedure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 589.27. Power of eminent domain; procedure.
Whenever the Florida Forest Service shall find it necessary to acquire private property for state forests or rights-of-way for state forest roads, or for exercising any of the powers and duties authorized and prescribed by law to be exercised and performed by the Florida Forest Service, the Florida Forest Service is hereby empowered and authorized to exercise the right of eminent domain and to proceed to condemn said property in the same manner as provided by law for the condemnation of private property by counties.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 589.27
What does Florida Statutes § 589.27 cover?
Section 589.27 ("Power of eminent domain; procedure.") 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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