It is intended that the provisions of chapter 96-425, Laws of Florida, shall be liberally construed for accomplishing the work authorized and provided for or intended to be authorized and provided for by chapter 96-425, and where strict construction would result in the defeat of the accomplishment of any part of the work authorized by this act, and a liberal construction would permit or assist in the accomplishment thereof, the liberal construction shall be chosen.
Fla. Stat. § 374.989
Construction
Known as the Florida Inland Navigation District Law
The act spans §§ 374.980 to 374.989 (9 sections).
History.--s. 3, ch. 96-425.
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