Fla. Stat. § 112.40
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112.40 Disposition of order of suspension.
Official statutory text
An order of suspension by the Governor, upon its execution, shall be delivered to the Department of State. The department shall forthwith deliver copies by registered mail, or otherwise as it may be advised, to the officer suspended, the Secretary of the Senate, and the Attorney General. The order of suspension shall be effective upon the filing of the same with the department of state. No further communication by the Governor with the Senate shall be necessary to permit the Senate to act.
History: s. 1, ch. 69-277; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106.
History: s. 1, ch. 69-277; ss. 10, 35, ch. 69-106.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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