Florida § 870.041 - Preservation of the public peace by local authority.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 870.041 — Preservation of the public peace by local authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 870.041. Preservation of the public peace by local authority.
In the event of overt acts of violence, or the imminent threat of such violence, within a county or municipality and the Governor has not declared a state of emergency to exist, local officers shall be empowered to declare such a state of emergency exists in accordance with the provisions of ss. 870.041-870.048.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 870.041
What does Florida Statutes § 870.041 cover?
Section 870.041 ("Preservation of the public peace by local authority.") 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 § 870.041?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 870.041" (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 § 870.041 apply to my situation?
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