Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the governing boards of the water management districts, in considering the awarding of projects or studies relating to research, restoration, or similar projects or studies, shall give preferential consideration to universities in the State University System.
Fla. Stat. § 373.63
Preference to State University System in award of projects or studies
Known as the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act
The act spans §§ 373.012 to 373.813 (247 sections).
History.--s. 14, ch. 92-288.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.