Florida § 960.296 - Construction and severability.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 960.296 — Construction and severability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 960.296. Construction and severability.
(1) This civil restitution lien act supersedes law to the contrary. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the provisions of this civil restitution lien act are controlling over any conflicting law. (2) If any provision of this civil restitution lien act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of the act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this act are declared severable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 960.296
What does Florida Statutes § 960.296 cover?
Section 960.296 ("Construction and severability.") 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 § 960.296?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 960.296" (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 § 960.296 apply to my situation?
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