Any stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works which violates the laws of this state or which violates the standards of the governing board or the department shall be declared a public nuisance. The operation of such stormwater management system, dam, impoundment, reservoir, appurtenant work, or works may be enjoined by suit by the state or any of its agencies or by a private citizen. The governing board or the department shall be a necessary party to any such suit. Nothing herein shall be construed to conflict with the provisions of s. 373.429.
Fla. Stat. § 373.433
Abatement
Known as the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act
The act spans §§ 373.012 to 373.813 (247 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Florida Wildlife Federation Inc. v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (2017)
Most recently applied in Florida Wildlife Federation Inc. v. United States Army Corps of Engineers (June 2017)
History.--s. 10, part IV, ch. 72-299; s. 20, ch. 89-279.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.