District creation and expansion.

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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes

(1) New districts may be created only by the Legislature under s. 189.031.

(2) The boundaries of a district may be modified, extended, or enlarged upon approval or ratification by the Legislature.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

s. 13, ch. 97-256; s. 2, ch. 2012-16; s. 75, ch. 2014-22.

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Edition: 2026 Florida Statutes
Official file: https://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0100-0199/0191/0191.html
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The Florida Statutes

§ 189.031, Fla. Stat.Legislative intent for the creation of independent special districts; special act prohibitions; model elements and other requirements; local general-purpose government/Governor and Cabinet creation authorizations.Printed as s. 189.031

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