This chapter shall be construed liberally for effectuating the purposes described herein, and the procedure herein prescribed shall be followed and applied with such latitude consistent with the intent thereof as shall best meet the requirements or necessities therefor.
Fla. Stat. § 373.6161
Chapter to be liberally construed
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 333 So. 2d 472 - Pinellas County v. Lake Padgett Pines (1976)
Most recently applied in 333 So. 2d 472 - Pinellas County v. Lake Padgett Pines (June 1976)
History.--s. 46, ch. 25209; s. 6, ch. 25213, 1949; s. 25, ch. 73-190
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.