Administrative Law in Florida
This page covers administrative law as it applies in Florida — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what administrative protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern administrative in Florida
Florida state law
Federal law
- Title 5 — Government Organization and Employees
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Administrative Procedure Act of 1946
Governs the manner in which federal agencies propose and establish regulations, conduct adjudication, and provide judicial review. Foundation of administrative law. Codified at …
- Freedom of Information Act
Federal law that requires the full or partial disclosure of previously unreleased information and documents controlled by the U.S. government. Codified at 5 U.S.C. § 552.
- Interstate Commerce Act of 1887
First federal regulatory statute. Created the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroads. Commission was abolished in 1995; jurisdiction transferred to the Surface Tra…
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for administrative in Florida.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.