Any person, real or artificial, that shall construct or enlarge, or cause to be constructed or enlarged, a canal or shall enlarge or deepen a natural stream in such a manner as to permit salt water to move inland of an established saltwater barrier line, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.083. Each day such movement of salt water shall continue, shall constitute a separate offense of the provisions of this law.
Fla. Stat. § 373.123
Penalty
Known as the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act
The act spans §§ 373.012 to 373.813 (247 sections).
History.--s. 3, ch. 63-210; s. 324, ch. 71-136; s. 25, ch. 73-190
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