Native Peoples Law in Florida
This page covers native peoples 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 native peoples protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern native peoples in Florida
Florida state law
- Title XXIII - MOTOR VEHICLES > Chapter 320 - MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSESFL 320 § 320.08058
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XI - COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS > Chapter 163 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS > Part I - MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMSFL 163 § 163.01
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XI - COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS > Chapter 163 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS > Part II - GROWTH POLICY; COUNTY AND MUNICIPALPLANNING; LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONFL 163 § 163.3177
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XIX - PUBLIC BUSINESS > Chapter 288 - COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS > Part IV - SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESSFL 288 § 288.703
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title XVIII - PUBLIC LANDS AND PROPERTY > Chapter 259 - LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR CONSERVATION OR RECREATIONFL 259 § 259.032
- Title XVIII - PUBLIC LANDS AND PROPERTY > Chapter 259 - LAND ACQUISITIONS FOR CONSERVATION OR RECREATIONFL 259 § 259.105
Federal law
- Title 25 — Indians
The U.S. Code title that houses these federal statutes.
- Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968
Extends most Bill of Rights protections to individuals against tribal governments. Codified at 25 U.S.C. §§ 1301–1304.
- Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
Governs the removal and placement of Native American children in foster or adoptive homes. Recently upheld in Haaland v. Brackeen (2023). Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 21.
- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
Requires federal agencies and museums receiving federal funds to return Native American cultural items to lineal descendants and culturally affiliated tribes. Codified at 25 U.S…
- Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988
Establishes the regulatory framework for tribal gaming on Indian lands. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 29.
- Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975
Authorizes tribes to contract with the federal government to operate programs serving their members. Codified at 25 U.S.C. ch. 46.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for native peoples 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.