§ 581.071, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 581. PLANT INDUSTRY
Principal responsible for actions of employees.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
In construing and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the act, omission, or failure of any official or other person acting for or employed by any association, partnership, corporation, or other principal within the scope of her or his employment or office shall in every case be deemed the act, omission, or failure of such association, partnership, corporation, or other principal as well as that of the individual.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 12, ch. 12291, 1927; CGL 3840; s. 7, ch. 59-261; s. 3, ch. 84-355; s. 917, ch. 97-103.
Note
Note.—Former s. 581.10.
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