§ 376.21, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 376. POLLUTANT DISCHARGE PREVENTION AND REMOVAL
Construction of ss. 376.011-376.21.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Sections 376.011-376.21, being necessary for the general welfare and the public health and safety of the state and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes set forth under ss. 376.011-376.21 and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 21, ch. 70-244; s. 19, ch. 74-336.
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The Florida Statutes
- § 376.021, Fla. Stat.Legislative intent with respect to pollution of coastal waters and lands.Printed as ss. 376.011-376.21
- § 376.031, Fla. Stat.Definitions; ss. 376.011-376.21.Printed as ss. 376.011-376.21
- § 376.041, Fla. Stat.Pollution of waters and lands of the state prohibited.Printed as ss. 376.011-376.21
- § 376.051, Fla. Stat.Powers and duties of the Department of Environmental Protection.Printed as ss. 376.011-376.21
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