§ 870.041, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 870. AFFRAYS; RIOTS; ROUTS; UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLIES
Preservation of the public peace by local authority.
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In the event of overt acts of violence, or the imminent threat of such violence, within a county or municipality and the Governor has not declared a state of emergency to exist, local officers shall be empowered to declare such a state of emergency exists in accordance with the provisions of ss. 870.041-870.048.
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History
s. 1, ch. 70-990.
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- § 870.042, Fla. Stat.Designation of local authority.Printed as ss. 870.041-870.047
- § 870.046, Fla. Stat.Filing and publication.Printed as ss. 870.041-870.045
- § 870.047, Fla. Stat.Duration and termination of emergency.Printed as ss. 870.041-870.046
- § 870.048, Fla. Stat.Violations.Printed as ss. 870.041-870.047
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