Utilities Law in Florida

This page covers utilities 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 utilities protects generally, see the national overview.

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Laws that govern utilities in Florida

Florida state law

Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 893 - DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL FL 893 § 893.13
Cited in 231 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XXXVII - INSURANCE > Chapter 627 - INSURANCE RATES AND CONTRACTS > Part XI - MOTOR VEHICLE AND CASUALTYINSURANCE CONTRACTS FL 627 § 627.736
Cited in 112 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XLVI - CRIMES > Chapter 893 - DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL FL 893 § 893.135
Cited in 71 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XXXI - LABOR > Chapter 440 - WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FL 440 § 440.02
Cited in 43 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XLVII - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS > Chapter 948 - PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CONTROL FL 948 § 948.01
Cited in 42 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Title XL - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY > Chapter 695 - RECORD OF CONVEYANCES OF REAL ESTATE FL 695 § 695.01
Cited in 31 court decisions on this topic's terms.

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Federal law

Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.

Where to go & how to get help

Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Florida.

USA.gov — Find legal aid and free legal serviceslegal aid
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Legal Services Corporation — Get legal helplegal aid
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
American Bar Association — Free Legal Help & Lawyer Referralbar referral
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
USA.gov — State attorney generalagency
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.