§ 161.201, Fla. Stat. · Part I. REGULATION OF CONSTRUCTION,RECONSTRUCTION, ANDOTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Preservation of common-law rights.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Any upland owner or lessee who by operation of ss. 161.141-161.211 ceases to be a holder of title to the mean high-water line shall, nonetheless, continue to be entitled to all common-law riparian rights except as otherwise provided in s. 161.191(2), including but not limited to rights of ingress, egress, view, boating, bathing, and fishing. In addition the state shall not allow any structure to be erected upon lands created, either naturally or artificially, seaward of any erosion control line fixed in accordance with the provisions of ss. 161.141-161.211, except such structures required for the prevention of erosion. Neither shall such use be permitted by the state as may be injurious to the person, business, or property of the upland owner or lessee; and the several municipalities, counties and special districts are authorized and directed to enforce this provision through the exercise of their respective police powers.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 7, ch. 70-276.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 161.141, Fla. Stat.Property rights of state and private upland owners in beach restoration project areas.Printed as ss. 161.141-161.211
- § 161.191, Fla. Stat.Vesting of title to lands.Printed as s. 161.191(2)
- § 161.211, Fla. Stat.Cancellation of resolution for nonperformance by board of trustees.Printed as ss. 161.141-161.211
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